Do not Forget: One of the critical tasks of a pastor is to be the Chief Reminding Officer. Especially in a vibrant parish (like we are blessed to enjoy), it’s easy to forget or to lose track of all the good things that are going on or that are available to the parish family. Therefore, please allow me to do my job and remind you of the following: (click for more...)
Pouring Gasoline on the Flames: If lives are to be turned upside down by an encounter with the redeeming love of Jesus Christ, you and I can do our part by igniting the fire at Holy Redeemer. The fire finds its initial flame when we tend the hearth of our own heart. Remember G.K. Chesterson’s response to the “what’s wrong with the world” question? He answered, simply: “I am.”...
Falling in Love with Jesus: When we encounter the redeeming of love of Jesus Christ, he turns our lives upside down in a powerful yet gentle way. We were created to know, to love, and to serve God. The God of the universe longs to be loved by me. He longs to be loved by you. Jesus thirsts for our friendship. Jesus wants us to know him intimately and Jesus wants us to spend eternity with him in heaven...
Tithing Our Blessings: We are following up our Mother’s Day baby bottle collection by also offering our July Parish tithe to the Women’s Care Center of Warren. By offering our support to mothers with unexpected or unwanted pregnancies, we make a statement for life, and in opposition to the culture of death. Abortion, of course, is one of the great evils of our times. It is also cause for great sadness. Don’t lose hope, though. Please keep praying and fasting for the conversion of hearts and for an end to the killing of unborn children. The amazing folks at the Women’s Care Center are filled with hope and joy...