Living Mass

There are times when someone will say something in a conversation, not intended to make an impression on you, but it does none the less. That happened while I was talking to a lifelong friend the other day. I have known Shawn since early grade school. Several years ago he…

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Adoration

It is common for us as humans to search for happiness. I have come to understand that the root of happiness comes from my spirit being at peace with its circumstances. To that end, gaining happiness comes from a search for peace. Over time, I have developed the opinion that…

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Why good people?

Last month I spoke about Good People, and gave some examples. That prompted me to think, why are people good? Why do we consider compassion towards another, assisting someone in need or simple acknowledgement and empathy as “good”. Secondly, why do so many people act upon those values and ideals.…

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Messages

Jesus talks to me. Now before you call me nuts, no I don’t hear voices, and no I didn’t see any saints in my French toast this morning. It certainly isn’t like any Hollywood director is going to be pounding on my door to make a larger than life movie…

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Ashes to Ashes

“Remember you are dust, and unto dust you shall return”. We have heard that sentence many times. Upon hearing it again this year on Ash Wednesday I started to think about it. Do I really understand what that means. For one, it is a reminder that our bodies are temporary.…

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The Center

Christ is the center. With Him, through Him we grow. Without Him, we wither. With Him, we find meaning beyond ourselves, our place among His creatures. As Father Lang so skillfully explained in our parish mission, we are not enough for ourselves. God made His creatures, humanity, as a community.…

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