‘Annunciation’ by Vasily Surikov (1914) Public domain This is Joyful Sunday, otherwise known as Gaudete Sunday. The Word today continues to take on hopeful notes, as The Nativity of Our Lord approaches. The close of the second…

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) All Souls Day Mass is, in a very real way a funeral liturgy. The only thing missing is a casket with a loved one in it. Praying…

Living for that “sacred here and now” Welcome October! This is one of the most beautiful months of the year. The autumn colors in our portion of the state are becoming vivid. We are in for an incredible fall…

Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Exultation of the Holy Cross. Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, gives a thoughtful commentary. “Today we give special attention to The Holy Cross, or more importantly: to Jesus Christ, who surrendered His…

Musings from Fr. Dave Palm Sunday   With today’s liturgies, we begin the most sacred time of our church year: Holy Week begins, blending into the Sacred Triduum (Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday.) The Palm Leaf by William-Adolphe…

The Raising of Lazarus by Rembrandt (1630) Public Domain 5th Sunday of Lent April 6, 2014   This week there is another long Gospel. It is the beautiful story of the Raising of Lazarus.   Easter is getting closer;…

Musings from Fr. Dave Third Sunday of Lent March 23,  2014 Welcome spring! I am sure that everyone is happy to say goodbye to winter. I have been thinking about what to plant in my garden this year;…