This Sunday’s passage from John occurs near the end of Jesus’ life. Jesus’ lengthy discourse actually begins back in chapter 14 and runs all the way through chapter 16. When used of relationships, as it is here, it suggests we live within a deep, steadfast relationship using our heart and soul in unity with God. In order … Read more
The Women of Saint Miriam Present their annual Mother’s Day Basket Raffle! Sponsored by The Women of Saint Miriam, the drawing is Sunday, May 12, 2024. Enter for a chance to win: And more! Basket minimum value: $300! Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20.
In our Gospel this Sunday we hear, “Jesus said to his disciples:‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.You are already pruned because of the word that I … Read more
Dear Friends, I recently read an interesting commentary from Eugene Peterson, the translator of The Message Bible. Speaking of Jesus referring to himself as the Way, the Truth and the Life, Peterson says: Jesus as the Truth gets far more attention than Jesus as the Way. Jesus as the Way is the most frequently evaded … Read more
“See what love…” These are three of my favorite words in Scripture. See what love! I really think these words from John’s first letter (from the Second Reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter) could be a great mantra for us to repeat often throughout the day: See what love! There are so many reasons to shout … Read more
Ah, the Good Shepherd returns! It is always one of my favorites, if but overly used at times. Seeing Jesus as the example of being a good shepherd makes sense, because that was one of the major occupations throughout Palestine in His day. His listeners knew about them. People that cared for flocks of sheep … Read more
So, what do you think of when you hear the words “eternal life”? We hear these words quite often in religious circles, and especially during Easter Season. I would bet for most folks that phrase conjures up ideas and images of “life after death” or “going to heaven” (instead of hell!). After all, Jesus conquered death, … Read more
“They were startled and terrified,” Luke tells us of the disciples when they saw the Risen Lord. Of course! As Robert Barron says, there were two reasons for this: First, this is a strange and unknown phenomenon. A dead man is now alive again? Who wouldn’t be startled and terrified? Second, the disciples are terrified because … Read more
Imagine this: harmony, health, and wholeness in all aspects of your life. Picture all your relationships flourishing: your relationships with God, with everyone in your life, with creation and even with yourself. Think of our entire world being in a state where everything is as it ought to be, as God intends for it to be. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? … Read more
Memorials: In Loving Memory of Winifred Wolf by Father Bryan Wolf and John Muller In Loving Memory of Mary Muller by Father Bryan Wolf and John Muller In Loving Memory of Alton and Ruth St. George by Katelyn and James St. GeorgeIn Loving Memory of Rose and Louis Catallo by Katelyn and James St. GeorgeIn Loving memory … Read more
As I watched the donkey watch us on Palm Sunday, I was reminded of simpler things and all things less fancy. It was in his expression that I knew this year needed to be different. This Holy Week was meant to be different. This Holy Week will not be about numbers at each mass in attendance, or … Read more
Father Jeff Hood’s (Chair for Faith, Justice, and Humanitarian Efforts at Saint Miriam) Reflections for Good Friday Echoes. I’ve heard them. I’ve felt them. I’ve known them. I’ve lived them. I’ve cried them. I’ve walked them. I’ve seen them. Click on the thumbnail below to view and download the PDF
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Have you found anything like this? Wouldn’t it be so nice to celebrate Eucharist as they did in the first days: not in an institutional setting, but within a home, with folks literally gathered around the dining room table? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could love the Eucharist again? Wouldn’t it be nice to … Read more
The world has simply become more caustic by any measure. The interactions on social media, between persons, and against the vulnerable, and those who identify as LGBTQ, and the foreigner and refugee are all more acidic and debilitating. The political rhetoric is nothing short of vile. We, as a people, have become less patient, less … Read more
It’s that time of year again to purchase your Easter Flowers! The cost is $25 per plant and can be made in memory or in honor of someone.
Are you obedient? Let’s face it: most of us probably cringe at that word, “obedient.” We might become defensive, asking, “Obedient to whom?” It conjures up images of being submissive, being subject to somebody—and that is not at all popular in our autonomous society. No, obedience certainly isn’t in vogue. But what if the question were … Read more
The opener to this week’s Gospel is great: “some Greeks” come to Andrew and say, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” It is a powerful verse, simple and yet so full of complexities, that it is also engraved on a brass plate on the inside of our pulpit at Saint Miriam. Why? Because we want … Read more
If You Think We Aren’t Needed… As I greeted folks departing from Mass last Sunday, I realized how fortunate we are to be a progressive and truely welcoming Franciscan Catholic Parish. I was reminded how needed we are; not so much myself, but all of us together that make us so special, and this place … Read more