Archive for March, 2013
Thoughts From Fr. Tom
March 29, 2013
THOUGHTS FROM FR. TOM 3-31-13 HAPPY EASTER! We proclaim ALLELUIA as we celebrate the RESURRECTION of our Lord. Let us truly rejoice for the LORD IS RISEN! All of our disciplines of Lent and focus on repentance has led us to this day. Our celebration of Easter is the high point of our Church year…
Thoughts From Fr. Tom
March 22, 2013
THOUGHTS FROM FR. TOM 3-24-13 This weekend is the annual celebration of Palm Sunday with a reading of the Lord’s Passion. The blessing and waving of the palms recounts the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. If you are reading the Lenten Little Black Book of prayer, you can read some of the history on…
Thoughts From Fr. Tom
March 15, 2013
THOUGHTS FROM FR. TOM 3-17-13 In the Gospel today, Jesus says: Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. This is in reference to the woman caught in adultery and the question posed by the Pharisees as to whether she should be stoned. Jesus’ statement…
Thoughts From Fr. Tom
March 8, 2013
THOUGHTS FROM FR. TOM 3-10-13 The Gospel for today begins with the Pharisees and scribes complaining about Jesus by saying: This man welcomes sinners and eats with them. This complaint leads Jesus to tell the parable of the Prodigal Son. This is one of the most widely known stories in the Gospels. Everyone can relate…
Thoughts From Fr. Tom
March 1, 2013
THOUGHTS FROM FR. TOM 3-03-13 “But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!” Jesus makes this statement twice in the Gospel today. While it may seem a little harsh, Jesus is making an important point. Those around Jesus were making a connection between loss of life in…
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