St. Patrick St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world's most popular saints. He was born in Roman Britain and when he was fourteen or so, he was captured by Irish pirates during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. At the time, Ireland was a land of Druids and pagans but Patrick turned to God and wrote his memoir, The Confession. In The Confession, he wrote: "The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was rosed, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s Day 2025 Reflection
Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent- March 16, 2025
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear the story of Jesus’s Transfiguration. During our Lenten journey, we are called to be transformed and hear God’s voice tell us, “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” Like those first disciples, we can become afraid but we acknowledge how good it is to be here with the Lord. Do you remember a time when someone or something changed before your eyes and even though you were afraid, you saw the beauty of that moment? Jesus’s transfiguration is a glimpse of transformation to which we are all called to experience in the resurrection. However, we are … [Read more...] about Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent- March 16, 2025
Ash Wednesday Reflection
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Whether we attend mass or a scripture service, our foreheads will be marked with ashes as a sign of repentance. Some might question us when they see the cross on our foreheads, “Did you remember to wash up this morning when you got up.” Ash Wednesday is a day to remember that we are God’s creation, made from the dust of the Earth. This season of Lent might I challenge each one of us, to see the beauty and awesomeness of God’s creation. This Ash Wednesday also reminds us that it is good to remember that we are God’s … [Read more...] about Ash Wednesday Reflection