The Second Sunday of Lent is the last day of February, the 28th. As we close the month honoring Black History, let us remember the "Black History" that we celebrate is American History. Africans came or were brought to America long before there was a United States of America. Let us pray that our schools will teach true American History. I urge you to look at our parish calendar again today to see some of the accomplishments mentioned there. In our first reading for today, we see Abraham being obedient to God. He takes his son Isaac, the son of the promise and ...
On Ash Wednesday we started our 40 day journey of Lent. That day's Gospel told us the three things we need to do during Lent: pray, fast and give alms. In our extra Lenten prayer this year, let us spend some time listening to God, not just saying prayers but listening to God's answers. We are called to fast officially only on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, but we can give up something to show God, we love him more than what we give up. We can also give alms from the money we save by eating less. We can also give alms by helping our brothers and sisters in need. It might be financial but it could also be a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, or words of encouragement. Our project for Lent is simply to love God and neighbor more. Our Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent always has ...
We have a lot of events this week. Happy Valentine's Day to each and everyone of you. Do something nice for someone close to you today. Happy Presidents' Day! As I said last week, we used to celebrate Washington and Lincoln on two different days when I was growing up. Now we celebrate them together. Tuesday is Mardi Gras. I hope you can all celebrate this at home this year. Due to the virus, we will not have our usual gala. But you can let the good times roll at home! Lent begins on Wednesday, the 17th. We will have ...
It looks like the real winter has arrived. I write this Friday morning. Fortunately we didn't get as much snow as predicted but the cold has turned almost everything on the ground into ice. I'm being extra careful walking. I hope you are, too. But it is February. As you all know February is Black History Month. If you have picked up our parish calendar, I suggest that you study it carefully this month since many Black Heroes and events are highlighted. Next Sunday is Valentine's Day. Do something nice for ...