The Clergy Corner

This weekend the nation celebrates the 248th anniversary of the signing of  Declaration of Independence.  In this era of vicious...

As we enter the summer months, a season filled with warmth, relaxation, and often a break from our regular routines, it’s essential to...

As we shift into summer mode around the parishes, I’ve got some sundry bits of news and information to share… Our parishes’ new fiscal...

In our daily lives, we often find ourselves grappling with decisions, uncertainties, and challenges. As human beings, we are naturally...

This weekend we return to the counted Sundays of Ordinary Time; as we do, we rejoin this year’s Lectionary cycle where we left it before...

Taking up the gifts at a Catholic Mass is a significant and symbolic part of the liturgy. This action, often misunderstood or overlooked,...

Having completed the celebration of the Easter Season with last weekend’s great Solemnity of Pentecost, the Church returns to the...

In a world increasingly dominated by social networking and digital communication, the need for genuine human connection has never been...

The final days of the Easter Season, between the Ascension and Pentecost, have their own special character as a particular period of...

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...

The story of the Road to Emmaus serves as a profound narrative of encounter, revelation, and transformation in the Christian faith. As...

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,...

The Resurrection stands as the cornerstone of the Christian faith, illuminating the path to heaven and guiding believers in their journey...

As most everyone at St. John is aware by now, our parish secretary, Tammy Richards, has decided to retire.  She has faithfully and...

Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia!  How audacious is God’s love!  So much has been written and spoken about the Easter story over the two...

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, a pivotal time in the Catholic calendar when we reflect deeply on the passion, death, and...

In today’s gospel reading, St. John the Evangelist masterfully creates an image of Jesus Christ, true God and true man, for our...

Saint Joseph, often portrayed as a quiet and humble figure, embodies the essence of justice through his actions and character. While he...

…“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign…” In today’s readings everyone is looking for signs. As happens so   frequently in John’s Gospel, the...

Choosing to prioritize leisure and pleasure over one’s spiritual responsibilities can lead to a complacent attitude towards one's faith,...