by St. Ann Staff | Feb 14, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
During this Lenten Season, we are invited to turn our minds and hearts back towards our God of mercy. Begin your daily encounter with mercy with Lenten Moments of Mercy. This daily, Scripture-based series is delivered to you by e-mail. In this series, James Campbell,...
by St. Ann Staff | Feb 7, 2016 | Pastor's Pen
From Pope Francis’ letter for Lent, continued… “For all of us, then, the season of Lent in this Jubilee Year is a favorable time to overcome our existential alienation by listening to God’s word and by practicing the works of mercy. In the corporal works of mercy we...
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...
