by St. Ann Staff | Jan 31, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
From Pope Francis’s letter for Lent “God’s mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful love, to become merciful in turn. In an ever new miracle, divine mercy shines forth in our lives, inspiring each of us to love our neighbor...
by St. Ann Staff | Jan 24, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
Continuing last week’s reflection by Fr. Mike Schmitz on the sacrament of Reconciliation … In confession, he continues, “The second thing I see is a person who is still trying – a saint in the making. I don’t care if this is the person’s third confession this week; if...
by St. Ann Staff | Jan 17, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
From Archbishop Carlson: Although the floodwaters have mostly receded, the needs are still very great. But our generosity must be greater. That is why I am directing all parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Louis to hold a special collection the weekend of January 16-17...
by St. Ann Staff | Jan 10, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
SOME THOUGHTS FROM FR. RON: Recently Fr Bill asked if I would be interested in writing this column from time to time. I was reluctant, but I told him I would do it whenever he was away for a week or had way too much to do. The issue then became what to write about....
by St. Ann Staff | Jan 3, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
A prayer for the feast of the Holy Family… “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the...
by St. Ann Staff | Dec 27, 2015 | Pastor's Pen
I came across this prayer for the New Year last December, just after we had printed the bulletin that would cover New Years week. Yet, I thought it worth the praying so I saved it to a file for use THIS year. What a world this might be if we all were able to pray from...
