The Clergy Corner

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,...

This weekend at the 10:30 Mass at Holy Family, we are celebrating the Rite of Sending for our RCIA catechumens and candidates....

In Christian theology, the concept of Jesus taking our sins upon Himself is a cornerstone of   redemption and divine mercy. Central to...

I am taking a little time away this week before the busy Lenten Season begins.  Thanks to retired priest of the diocese, Father Ted...

As we turn our calendars to the month of February this week, the Church prepares for one of its wonderful late-winter observances.  On...

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?...

This weekend finds us in the midst of the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “...the...

As we have transitioned from the joyous season of Christmas, adorned with festive decorations and the resounding echoes of “Gloria in...

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”...

In the tapestry of our earthly existence, the interplay between our secular attachments and our commitment to God forms a delicate yet...