Pentecost reminds us that the mission of the Church is impossible without the Holy Spirit. When the disciples gathered in fear, the Spirit descended like fire,…
Monthly Newsletter
Father, in this month of May, with blossoms all around, I am reminded of Your unfailing faithfulness. Thank You that when seasons change, You remain the same—steadfast,…
St. Thérèse, the “Little Flower,” entered the Carmelite convent at fifteen and died at twenty-four, yet her mission continues to inspire millions. Her “Little Way” — doing…
Fr. Clarence Beckley had many stories about his mission experiences. Clarence was from Iowa and had a keen interest in farming and gardening. I knew Clarence for a long…
Lord, in April I thank You for the hope of Easter, for the victory of Christ over sin and death. Thank You that the tomb is empty, and because He lives, I too shall live.…
Born in 1347, St. Catherine of Siena was a mystic and reformer whose bold faith influenced popes and healed divisions in the Church. Though she lived in a turbulent time,…
Many years ago, I worked in a small, rural town in the Philippines. Most of the people lived in neighboring barrios and had small parcels of land. They were not very…
April brings us face-to-face with the miracle of Easter — the empty tomb and the risen Lord. The mission of the Church flows directly from the Resurrection. Because Jesus…
As spring awakens the earth, we remember that mission is about planting seeds. “One plants, another waters, but God gives the growth” (1 Corinthians 3:6). Our efforts may…
Eladio was a most engaging character. He was a parishioner in the parish when I was a newly ordained priest in the Philippines. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He was…
St. Patrick (c. 385–461) was taken captive by Irish raiders as a teenager and enslaved far from home. Years later, after escaping, he felt a divine call to return to
Lord, March brings signs of new life—buds forming, days lengthening, hope rising. I thank You for being the God of growth, both in nature and in my spirit.
