This saying seems to give the devil credit for the brokenness of our world. To give him some kind of reign and sovereignty over our sinful nature; the world around us and political power. For it is true that the devil tempts us and distracts us from our Divine calling [...]
One of my favorite post Resurrection paintings is of Peter and John running to the empty tomb. John looks overjoyed while Peter seems anxious and a bit worried. I love the painting because it depicts a friendship founded in their love for the master and ultimately their Lord. The two [...]
After placing over 200 candles at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton before the cross in the vestibule and nearly 1,100 candles before the cross in the aisle at Immaculate Conception Church yesterday (view video), I thought that, before I went to bed I should go to each church and make sure [...]
Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on March 29, 2018. (Photo: Diocese of Greensburg) For the past thirty-two years, on Holy Thursday morning, I have attended the Chrism Mass with my Bishop. Before Bishop Connare, Bosco, Brandt, and Malesic, along with my brother priests, we [...]
It was an incredibly painful day knowing that we needed to operate further in safe mode during the holiest of all weeks. Staying home...masking up...and praying to be inspired by the true meaning of suffering through Jesus' passion. Please know we will be sending quite a few OSM episodes your [...]
“In my distress, I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice.” This morning’s response (above) to the Psalm speaks of the necessary disposition in order for us to hear God’s voice in answer to our prayer. The key here in this response is the disposition of the one [...]