By Fr. Kevin Magner As we approach the celebration of Christmas most priests are on the confessional circuit, traveling from parish to parish for penance services. Advent, like Lent, is meant to be a penitential season, albeit not quite as solemn as Lent. Still, it is a time in which we are called to meditate […]
Read MoreThe Year of St. Joseph
By Fr. Paul Shovelain This past Tuesday, we began the year of St. Joseph as proclaimed by Pope Francis as this year marks the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared the Universal Patron of the Church. St. Joseph doesn’t say anything in scripture, yet he is a model for us because he is obedient […]
Read MoreChristmas Decorations and The Nativity Scene
By Fr. Kevin Magner A lot of talk has been made this year about how many people have been decorating for Christmas earlier than usual. The common feeling for most people has been that with all the “heaviness” of this past year they want to have Christmas decorations around them to make them happy. That […]
Read MoreAdvent – Preparing the Way
By Fr. Paul Shovelain “I want more of you God.” Our human desires are really never fulfilled here on Earth. It is truly only God who can fill them and he is coming to meet you at Christmas. He is also here already in the Mass and Adoration to love you and empower you to love like he […]
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