I was walking back from an off-site appointment. As I had crossed the sidewalk, and I hear someone scream my name. It. Totally. Made. Me. Freak. Instantly, I knew that I was in trouble. But more importantly, I was wondering … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Hear my Prayer Guest post: Simon Berry Mendelssohn composed the verse anthem, or hymn, Hear My Prayer to a paraphrase of the opening verses of Psalm 55 by his friend the English lyricist William Bartholomew. Scored for soprano solo, mixed chorus, … Continue reading
There is such a thing as Sacramental Abuse. The blessing and curse of having confessions so often at St. Dominic’s is the fact that many people can come into the box on a regular basis. However, almost every priest I … Continue reading
A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” The Samaritan woman said to him, “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” (For Jews use nothing in … Continue reading
Humility is a fleeing virtue. The moment you think that you have obtained it, it flies away. It’s for a simple reason, really. The moment you think that you have obtained humility, you would like to boast that you are … Continue reading
I was talking to a very close friend about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I’ve never heard her confession. Nor will we ever be in that kind of situation. (I know, I know, never say never. But trust me. This will … Continue reading
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as light. And behold, Moses … Continue reading
So how are you doing with all of those penances? Every Ash Wednesday, we dream about how powerful our Lent will be. Running three miles a day. Reading the Bible. Writing the next Great American Short Story. Yet here we … Continue reading
Saint Dominic’s holds confessions before each Sunday Mass. Potentially, we can have six to seven hours of confession a weekend. But here are some pictures of what the other side of the confessional boxes look like. This is my confessional, … Continue reading
Lent has launched. Beginning with Wednesday’s ashes, this 40-day season is a journey into the heart of our faith. The word “Lent” comes from the word meaning “spring” and, we can expect that if we actively undertake this Lenten journey, … Continue reading