A Note of Gratitude
June 30, 2023
“St. Bernard, to apostles: “If you are wise, you will be reservoirs and not channels.” The channels let the water flow away, and do not retain a drop. But the...
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Take Time to Praise God
May 30, 2025
“Then He led them out as far as Bethany, raised His hands, and blessed them. As He blessed them, He parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They...
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Thank you, Michael Niese!
May 23, 2025
This week, I give my column to Michael Niese, our deacon-in-training, who has positively impacted our parish in so many ways. Whether it was serving with the St. Vincent de...
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Congratulations Fr. Ryan Arto!
May 16, 2025
What a glorious day! We give thanks and praise to God that Jesus has called Ryan Arto to the priesthood of Jesus Christ! We also praise God that Ryan responded. ...
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Good Shepherd Sunday
May 9, 2025
Jesus said: “My sheep hear My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” Just stop for a moment and soak that in. Jesus knows you. He delights in you. ...
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Happy Anniversary Deacon Ray!
May 2, 2025
This coming Wednesday, May 7, Deacon Ray Herrick will be celebrating 20 years of service to the Diocese of Cleveland. On Tuesday, May 6, there will be a Mass at...
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April 25, 2025
These were the first words Jesus spoke to his disciples after He rose from the dead. “Peace be with you.” We see at first glace the mission of Jesus—offer peace,...
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Alleluia! He is Risen! Alleluia!
April 19, 2025
Is the tomb our final destination? Just the other week I prayed a holy hour at the future place of my burial. While I haven’t purchased it yet, I believe...
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A Holy Week Challenge
April 11, 2025
One fruit of the National Eucharistic Revival has been the invitation to the Walk with One Initiative. On their official website, this initiative is calling us to do four things:...
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“The Lord has done great things for us!”
April 4, 2025
Whenever we encounter a psalm like this, it is good to stop and ponder what great things God has done for us and why we are filled with joy. Take...
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Laetare Sunday! Rejoice!
March 28, 2025
“…there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance” (Luke 15:7). This passage comes right before...
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The Sound of Silence
March 21, 2025
Just a few weeks ago, one evening, our neighbor’s dog started talking (barking), and, at that point, Blaise had to talk back. Over the last couple years, it has become...
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Pray for Pope Francis
March 14, 2025
Pope Francis has been in the news a lot recently due to his health concerns as he battled double pneumonia. He has been in Rome's Gemelli Hospital since February 14. ...
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Facing Life with the Spirit!
March 7, 2025
“Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil…” (Lk 4:1)...
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Lent is Coming. Are you ready?
February 28, 2025
Last Sunday, we celebrated Mass on the anniversary of Fr. Schleicher’s death—February 23, 2010. I jokingly remarked that one thing he faithfully did was get away on vacation. He would...
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News Update!
February 21, 2025
Ohio Bishop News. As I write this bulletin article on February 12 (due to early bulletin deadlines) nationwide Church news hit our Ohio area. Pope Francis has appointed Chicago Auxiliary...
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