Meditations
Family Matters: Baking for Fun and Fellowship
December 15, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
During the holidays, I like to share my culinary traditions and memories with my children so they can pass them down to their families. Baking with family and friends is a wonderful way to teach, fellowship and share.
Sunday, Third Week of Advent
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
What kind of a preacher must John the Baptist have been? What was so wonderful about his words and his presence that drew people to him in the desert, in the middle of nowhere? New Videos posted Sundays and Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Second Week of Advent
December 11, 2024
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
How worn out and tried are we feeling today? Are gloomy days leaving us wanting for the sunshine? We need a prophet to speak to our hearts and remind us of a God who is always present to us.
The Second Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2024
Sunday, Second Week of Advent
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
The gospel today begins with a long list of names of “important” people. It makes us ask the question: which leads us to ask ourselves: Who are the most important people in our life? New Videos posted Sundays and Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m.
Taize for December: Advent, waiting for the Lord
December 6, 2024
We have begun the Season of Advent, a Season of waiting and preparing for the Lord. Is there something you are waiting for this Advent? If so, have you been waiting for a long time?
Wednesday, First Week of Advent
December 4, 2024
A New Video Series: Coffee with Padre
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
In today’s gospel, we see Jesus “moved with pity,” which leads us to ask ourselves: How much are we willing to put ourselves out there for someone else?
Cooking & Spirituality: Festive Dipping Sauce
December 2, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
What do you feed hungry guests while they wait for the turkey or ham to ready or while their watching the game on TV? A crusty loaf of bread and this dipping sauce is the go to favorite in my house.
The First Sunday in Advent
December 1, 2024
A New Video Series: Coffee with Padre
By Fr. Timothy Armbruster, C.PP.S.
Advent begins with lighting the first candle on the Advent wreath. Our readings today speak of the three comings of Christ. The child born to Mary and Joseph. The Christ born in our hearts and shared each day of our lives. The Christ who will welcome use home.
Eucharistic Reflection: God at work in our midst
November 26, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, C.PP.S.
This is the 11th video in a series on the Eucharistic prayers that we pray during Mass. The Eucharist is where we encounter Christ in this life, where we receive him. It’s the heart of our faith; which is why it’s called the “source and summit of the Christian life.”
The Art of Invitation
November 24, 2024
An Assembling God’s Puzzle video
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Using threats, shame and guilt to gain another’s cooperation is expedient but ineffective over the long-run. On the other hand, inviting someone to join us in a common work or goal, respects the other, is more constructive and more often results in substantive and long-lasting change.