Meditations
Argue, Debate, or Be Constructive?
July 12, 2024
An Assembling God’s Puzzle video
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
It seems to be part of our DNA to sort everything in life into two categories — right or wrong, good or bad. Of course, we are always on the “right” side and to demonstrate our “rightness” we demonize the other side and problems ensue. How can we break the cycle?
6th Reflection on Eucharistic Prayers: We become whom we receive
June 27, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
I hope that my reflections make you more attentive to the Eucharistic Prayer at the next Mass you attend. When you really listen to the readings and the prayers, the pieces of the puzzle of the Mass come together and you see the incredible vision God has for us.
How to Catch a Monkey or Learning to Let Go
June 24, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
It’s human nature to hang on to things and resist letting them go. But by holding onto things that aren’t really important or necessary, we often imprison ourselves. We get caught like a monkey in trap.
The Green Jesus
June 21, 2024
Presented by Fr Tim McFarland, C.PP.S.
The environment has become the 21st Century’s most pressing concern. This presentation will focus on what insights we might attain about our caring for the environment from a Christological perspective.
Cooking & Spirituality: Spumoni Cake
June 11, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
Today I want to share a recipe with you that is one of my kids’ favorites. Spumoni Cake. It’s chilled, whipped cream topping, cherries and nuts, and vibrant colors make it a perfect summertime recipe!
5th Reflection on Eucharistic Prayers: Called to Engage
May 28, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
This is my fifth reflection on the Eucharistic Prayers. During this year devoted to the Eucharistic Revival, I am reflecting on the words that we hear in the Eucharistic Prayers when we celebrate Mass. Watch the Video.
Fighting Evil vs. Doing Good
May 21, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
Fighting evil sounds noble and feels right. That makes sense, but it can causes problems if that is all we do. Instead of putting all our effort into fighting evil, we could put more effort into doing good. The difference is a subtle but important distinction.
Family Matters: Living a balanced life
May 1, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
As a wife, mother, sister daughter, etc., I play many roles every day. I refer to this as my “juggling act.” Are you a juggler, too? Jugglers need a fine sense of balance. How does one achieve such balance?
Loss and Grief
April 30, 2024
An Assembling God’s Puzzle video
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
I like to compare grieving to composting. A person piles up stuff that is useless for growing things, like leaves and table scraps, “works” them, and eventually they turn into rich soil from which new life can sprout. Grieving follows a similar process.
4th Reflection on Eucharistic Prayers: We ourselves are offered up
April 29, 2024
“The Eucharist: The Gift That Keeps on Giving … and giving, and giving.”
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
This is my fourth reflection on the Eucharistic Prayers. During this year devoted to the Eucharistic Revival, I am reflecting on the words that we hear in the Eucharistic Prayers when we celebrate Mass.