The Clergy Corner

On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Kevin Lopata, a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. Kevin was a teacher...

On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Bob Mason about music liturgy! Why do we play what we play for Mass? Why...

Many people think it is only the religious who need spiritual directors to help them discern their call to a religious vocation. Well we...

I know we are in the Easter season and the joy we share because of His death and resurrection brings us hope. We still live in a troubled...

A few years back, there were images on the web of Pope Francis kissing the disfigured face of a man in St. Peter’s Square. I found the...

Beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing for 50 days is an opportunity for us to cultivate a spirit that defines who we are as...

Today we experience Jesus’ victory over death. What joy in knowing that God’s love is stronger than death! St. Francis de Sales notes:...

A wonderful reflection from Fr. Jim Konicki from Holy Name of Jesus, Schenectady, New York He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out...

“Forty” is a significant number. In Scripture, it is used more than 145 different times. For example, the rain during the Great Flood...

A good thing to ponder. When Jesus began His ministry, he called disciples to himself – “follow me” or “come after me” He said to them....

Litany of Humility...... I would advocate that a spiritual life of any depth is unattainable without first setting your course down the...

A good Lenten reflection from Pope Francis: Being a saint doesn't require spending long hours in prayer, but rather living life open to...

Lenten Reflection...... Are we deaf to the Lord? As I was reading Mark (7:31-37) this morning it spoke about Jesus healing a deaf Man....

I have talked about the Chosen series that I have been watching in a few of my homilies. The Chosen is a television series created,...

I found this great article by Will Wright which explains what we believe. Take time to read and pray to understand more deeply our faith....

When my 4-year-old grandson knows I’m going to visit, he is usually waiting. If it’s cold weather, he’ll be just inside the door. If...

I found this great article by Father Adrian J. Parcher O.S.B which talks about the lack of the sense of reverence, dignity, and awe that...

Ask yourself, have you ever healed, prayed, and preached? Certainly we don’t have the healing powers that of Jesus, but He has given us...

Godly wisdom is one of the most important components of godliness. It is not only a gift from God but also an essential part of your...

FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR. FEAST DAY – 26th DECEMBER Myself and brother deacon’s all over the world celebrated the feast of...