Learn, Pray, and Vote
August 25, 2023
This week, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio have asked all parishes to share this document on the proposed amendment to our Constitution that will be on the ballot this November....
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"Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man."
February 7, 2025
In this Year of Hope, this gospel passage may be the greatest way to enter into the hope of our lives. As Jesus approaches us, many of us will say,...
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Happy Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord!
January 31, 2025
Catholic Schools Week. This past week has been an exciting time! As I am writing this, our children at the parish school are partaking in an all-day Carnival! We offer...
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Happy Word of God Sunday!
January 24, 2025
“Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.” God’s word gives us life and enables us to lead lives of love as never before. When we encounter His word, it changes...
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The Year of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
January 17, 2025
Recently, I found this explanation of the Jubilee Year of Hope in the St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Bulletin. Enjoy…The Holy Father has announced that 2025 is a Jubilee Year,...
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Is the Catholic Church Dying?
January 10, 2025
Recently, I saw this YouTube clip from Fr. Michael David Moses, a younger Catholic priest from Texas who makes his presence known on the internet. He had just attended the...
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A Blessed Epiphany to All!
January 3, 2025
You may have noticed that we did not give away a Christmas Book this year. While we gave the Holy Moments book by Matthew Kelly away this past fall, I...
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A Blessed Feast of the Holy Family and A Happy New Year!
December 27, 2024
A few weeks ago, I had the joy of going to watch Home Alone at the Akron Civic Theatre with my family. Afterward, Macaulay Culkin was there to answer questions...
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Merry Christmas! A Time for New Hope!
December 20, 2024
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). ...
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Time to Get Ready for Jesus!
December 6, 2024
Just a couple weeks ago, I preached about the retreat I went on recently. Where I sat in the church each day, I would see this card in the pew. ...
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Advent is upon us!
November 29, 2024
"Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap…Be vigilant at...
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Happy Solemnity of Christ the King!
November 22, 2024
Is Christ your king? Do our lives look different if Christ is our king? Does Jesus really make a difference in our everyday lives? The answer is YES! Our lives...
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You are my inheritance, O Lord!
November 15, 2024
You are my inheritance, O Lord! What a gift to ponder. The psalm for Mass this weekend is a great psalm to pray and sit with as we celebrate Eucharistic...
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Vote for Jesus
November 1, 2024
A little over a month ago, Bishop Malesic issued a letter regarding voting and being a responsible citizen. While we have placed it in the bulletin, I want to share...
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