Meditations
Take a Risk or Play it Safe? A Conundrum
October 5, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
If we are alive, we will experience hurt, pain, and suffering. Hurt is a very powerful piece of the puzzle of our lives, and if given the chance, it can rule our lives. So, it is crucial to figure out how to deal with hurt effectively so we avoid being controlled by it.
October Taizé: St. Francis of Assisi and Prayers for Peace
October 4, 2024
As we gather on the vigil of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, with whom we associate prayers and a lifestyle promoting peace. We gather at a time when there are many parts of our world, and maybe even our own neighborhoods, are not places of peace.
Reflecting on the Eucharistic Prayers: Masses with Children
September 25, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, C.PP.S.
September is back to school time. I’ve chosen to reflect on the Eucharistic Prayer for Masses with Children III, because you may hear this prayer if you join a school Mass in your parish.
The Necessities for Life
September 7, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
Just like houseplants have certain necessities — the right temperature, water, nutrients and sunshine — without which they can’t live and thrive. People too have a few necessities to live full and meaningful lives.
September Taizé: New Beginnings
September 6, 2024
Taizé is an ecumenical, meditative prayer experience using music, chants and scripture. We gather on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Each month we explore a different theme. The theme for September was "New Beginnings."
Eucharistic Prayer III: Our Guaranteed Encounter with Christ
August 29, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
Reflecting on Eucharistic Prayer III: “In the Eucharist and in all the sacraments we are guaranteed the possibility of encountering the Lord Jesus and of having the power of his Paschal Mystery reach us.”
Video of This Isn’t Your Grandmother’s Church. Will It Be Your Grandkids’?
August 16, 2024
Fr. James Smith presented his latest research on changes and continuity in the contemporary American Catholic Church on Aug. 7. Jennifer Green responded to his research, and then they facilitated a discussion.
Ricotta Cheese Dipping Sauce
August 8, 2024
Cooking & Spirituality By Lucia Ferrara
This recipe paired with a loaf of crusty artisan bread is great recipe for a snack, a side for lunch, an appetizer or a dish to take to pot luck.
Change: It’s worth the effort
August 5, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
Sometimes change is as simple as pushing a button or asking someone to do something different, and first order change works. But it is good to recognize when more is needed, and step up to the challenge of second order change. It is harder, but is usually worth the work.
August Taizé: Mid-summer Lamentation
August 2, 2024
One form of biblical prayer is “lamentation.” Ours is a faith that can lament — lament before the face of God when our lives and the lives of others are harmed by forces beyond our control. Such lament, as the psalms teach us, is not the opposite of faithful praise but rather its partner.