By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “A saint is not someone who never sins, but one who sins less and less frequently and gets up more and more quickly.” — St. Bernard of Clairvaux. When a person has something “tough” […]
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The treasure of faith and trust is worth more than any pirate’s gold
When we trust, and when we know with all our heart and soul that the promises of God are always good, and that his love is everlasting, we live with a generosity of heart that makes us new and alive.
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Grow in the spirit and set aside vanity
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “Vanity is the quicksand of reason.” — George Sand. Have you made out your will yet? Have you carefully decided what each child or survivor will receive when you have “gone to heaven”? Have […]
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God’s answers to our prayers is the great mystery
It is also about hearing and seeing God answer in more ways than just for what we ask.
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Christ’s words, actions, teachings and example are meant to become our own
We say, by that title, we are followers of Christ. That means that Christ’s words and actions, and his teachings and example, are meant to become our own.
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Jesus’ ministry is our ministry
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.” — General Omar Bradley. “Follow me” now becomes “Go on your way,” as Jesus appoints and sends out 72 […]
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Jesus’ ‘Follow me!’ is our invitation to discover God
Jesus’ invitation IS the discovery of God, goodness and new life. That is why it is so urgent, why it must be heard, and why he is so persistent: “Come follow me!”
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When we receive the body and blood, we become one with the Lord
The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ is so much more than “just going to receive communion.” It is becoming one with the Lord, sharing in his life, and being transformed into the very feast that we share.
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The Trinity is something that is to be encountered
The Trinity is not something that can be explained or solved, but something that is to be encountered.
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The promise and gift of the Holy Spirit is ours
The promise and gift of the Holy Spirit is ours, our way to the Father, and our way to best know, understand and live the teachings of Jesus.
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