Father George
From Father George's Desk 4/28/2024
Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless...
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The Clergy Corner
Michael Orange
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Walking with Christ: Reflections on the Road to Emmaus
The story of the Road to Emmaus serves as a profound narrative of encounter, revelation, and transformation in the Christian faith. As...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/14/2024
St. Mark records in his gospel that when, [T]he apostles had gathered together with Jesus and reported all that they had done and taught,...
Michael Orange
- 2 min
The Road to Heaven is Through the Resurrection
The Resurrection stands as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, illuminating the path to heaven and guiding believers in their journey...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 4/7/2024
As most everyone at St. John is aware by now, our parish secretary, Tammy Richards, has decided to retire. She has faithfully and...
Father George
- 4 min
From Father George's Desk- Easter Sunday
Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia! How audacious is God’s love! So much has been written and spoken about the Easter story over the two...
Michael Orange
- 2 min
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, a pivotal time in the Catholic calendar when we reflect deeply on the passion, death, and...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 3/17/2024
In today’s gospel reading, St. John the Evangelist masterfully creates an image of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, for our...
Michael Orange
- 3 min
In Honor of Saint Joseph for the Month of March
Saint Joseph, often portrayed as a quiet and humble figure, embodies the essence of justice through his actions and character. While he...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 3/3/2024
…“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign…” In today’s readings everyone is looking for signs. As happens so frequently in John’s Gospel, the...
Michael Orange
- 2 min
Am I a Lazy Catholic?
Choosing to prioritize leisure and pleasure over one’s spiritual responsibilities can lead to a complacent attitude towards one's faith,...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 2/18/24
This weekend at the 10:30 Mass at Holy Family, we are celebrating the Rite of Sending for our RCIA catechumens and candidates....
Michael Orange
- 2 min
Jesus Takes Our Sins Upon Himself: A Reflection on the Scourging...
In Christian theology, the concept of Jesus taking our sins upon Himself is a cornerstone of redemption and divine mercy. Central to...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 2/4/24
I am taking a little time away this week before the busy Lenten Season begins. Thanks to retired priest of the diocese, Father Ted...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 1/28/24
As we turn our calendars to the month of February this week, the Church prepares for one of its wonderful late-winter observances. On...
Michael Orange
- 2 min
How Serious Are We?
In our faith, the question resonates: Are we truly serious about Jesus, and if so, how do we deepen our commitment to doing His will?...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 1/21/2024
This weekend finds us in the midst of the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “...the...
Michael Orange
- 2 min
Not So Ordinary
As we have transitioned from the joyous season of Christmas, adorned with festive decorations and the resounding echoes of “Gloria in...
Father George
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From Father George's Desk 1/14/24
From the time I was a seminarian I can remember priests and other liturgical types in the Church talk about the return to “Boring Time”...
Michael Orange
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Attachments Affect Our Path to God If We Are Not Careful
In the tapestry of our earthly existence, the interplay between our secular attachments and our commitment to God forms a delicate yet...
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