Justin Appel

Posted on August 14, 2024

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel lesson tells the story of the Samaritan woman who met Jesus at Jacob’s well (John 4:1-26). Jesus offers the tantalizing possibility of giving…

Fr Ben Garren

Posted on August 13, 2024

“Never talk with any man, or undertake any trifling employment, merely to pass the time away; for every day well spent may become a “day of…

Dcn Leah Sandwell-Weiss

Posted on August 12, 2024

Dear friends, When growing up in the sixties, it seemed the only options for a woman who wanted a career were teaching or nursing. And I…

Fr Robert Hendrickson

Posted on August 12, 2024

Dear Friends in Christ, I’ve found myself moved or inspired by reflections from Anthony Hopkins. He has a soulful wisdom I always find refreshing and deep…

Emily Lyons

Posted on August 10, 2024

Dear Friends, Today is the feast of St. Laurence, 3rd-century deacon and martyr. According to St. Ambrose, Laurence refused to hand over the church’s wealth to…

Douglas Hickey

Posted on August 9, 2024

When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to…

Kelsi Vanada

Posted on August 8, 2024

Dear friends, The Psalms appointed for today are Psalms of praise: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song…

Justin Appel

Posted on August 7, 2024

Dear Friends, As I write this, it is still the feast of the Transfiguration, and there is a great connection running through my mind from this…

Fr Ben Garren

Posted on August 6, 2024

Dear Siblings in Christ, Today marks the high feast of the Transfiguration. Jesus takes a few of his disciples up on the mountaintop to pray and…

Dcn Tom Lindell

Posted on August 5, 2024

My Sisters and Brothers, In today’s Office readings the Prologue to John’s Gospel (1:1-18) is offered. This highly celebrated poem is a frequent recitation at Christmas and at the end…