Hands that Serve

On Saturday, June 27, 2009, I had the privilege to attend the ordination of eight men to the priesthood.  On Sunday, June 28, 2009, I had the joy of attending a friend’s first mass – his Mass of Thanksgiving.   It is such a blessing to have the ordination coincide with the Year for Priests.  There [...]

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations and the Elijah Cup

A few weeks ago, I looked ahead at our Elijah Cup schedule and saw that the May 3rd 9:00 Mass was still open.  Perfect.  Nothing better than bringing the Elijah Cup home on the Sunday designated as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.  In the many years my parish has participated in the Elijah [...]

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God Beyond All Praising

Last week, I was in Rome to attend a dear friend’s ordination to the Order of Deacons.  It is not every day that you have the opportunity to attend an ordination at the Basilica of St. Peter.  My friend is one of 25 who were ordained from the North American College (NAC).  While it will [...]

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