Hello. My name is Brother Andy Opsahl, and I am a Dominican student brother doing an internship here at St. Dominic’s until June. Father Michael Hurley will be absent for the next three weeks due to his leadership role on … Continue reading
To my dearest and gentle, loving and compassionate readers. You often ask me to write about what it is like during a day in the life of an ordinary urban priest. I’m sorry to disappoint you, but there is no … Continue reading
Something happens at baptism. We cannot empirically prove it. You cannot run an MRI or a CT and tell the difference between the baptized and the nonbaptized. The water will dry, the candle is put out. The white garments will … Continue reading
Last time, we contemplated the question, “Why did Jesus get baptized?” We continue our contemplation by wondering what the phrase “to fulfill all righteousness” means. Matthew 3:13-15 “Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized … Continue reading
As we prepare for the Easter Sacraments, let us reflect on the first Sacrament that all Christians have partaken: BAPTISM We will engage in a three part discussion about the Sacrament of Baptism: Part I: Why did Jesus get baptized? … Continue reading
As you may remember, my first assignment was the parochial vicar at the Catholic Community at Stanford. (Go Cardinal. Beat Cal.) One of the reasons why I have an affection for campus ministry boils down to one point: acquiring a … Continue reading
So I feel a little pressure, here. A little gravity, if you will. Fr. Michael wrote about his thoughts about Gravity in “Our Pastor’s Corner”. Fr. Emmanuel preached about it on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time. And now, it’s … Continue reading
