by St. Ann Staff | Jul 5, 2015 | Sunday Homilies
Though I was not in the country when it happened, I was informed that our commander in chief sang a verse of that quintessential hymn shared across so many religions at the funeral of those who were so tragically killed as they worshiped that Sunday morning in their...
by St. Ann Staff | Jun 7, 2015 | Sunday Homilies
Sometimes, I wonder if familiarity does indeed breed contempt, even in things that are amazingly holy. “Ah, another mass. Isn’t this nice. [look around] Sure glad the A/C works. [Look at ceiling] Wish they’d get around to repairing those stains in the ceiling. The new...
by St. Ann Staff | May 31, 2015 | Sunday Homilies
I was introduced, to a concept about the trinity that I had never heard before. (maybe I ducked during that class, I don’t know.) A man can be “Father, Brother, and Son” – all at once. A woman can be “Mother, Daughter, Sister”. One can be “Nephew, Uncle, Cousin;” or...
by St. Ann Staff | May 17, 2015 | Sunday Homilies
“When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.” Those are wise words of wisdom from that anthropomorphic bear called Winnie the Pooh. Don’t those words summarize exactly what Jesus calls his disciples to?...
by St. Ann Staff | May 10, 2015 | Sunday Homilies
It was a lovely wedding yesterday afternoon. The bride was radiant; the groom – tall and handsome. The music was outstanding. The families were welcoming and joyful. It was obvious that the couple put a TON of work into the liturgical celebration. And though it would...
