I had a real lightbulb moment about music last month, which seems pretty silly in hindsight. On the Solemnity of the Assumption, we had some of the strongest and most energetic singing since COVID. At first, I thought this was because, when one offers a 5:30 p.m. Mass on a Monday in a year whenContinue reading “September 16, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”
Author Archives: Fr. Moore
September 11, 2022 – Next Step: Confession
Homily on the Evangelical Catholic Next Step Card: Go to Confession
September 09, 2022 – Pastor’s Note
Last month, my fellow priests elected me Dean of the Northern Deanery (all the Catholic parishes in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island Counties). I wish I could say that I had done something to deserve it, but the honest truth is that I was the only priest in the area to accept the nomination.Continue reading “September 09, 2022 – Pastor’s Note”
September 04, 2022 – Renunciations (& Also Slavery)
The sermon discusses the importance of discerning tough questions about marriage and Christianity before making life-long commitments. Stating that difficult conversations like money, kids, and potential marital conflicts must occur prior to marriage, the speaker also equates this process to understanding the trials of faith one might face as a Christian. The sermon further discusses St. Paul’s letter to Philemon, exemplifying that Christianity can survive under any political system and emphasizes personal change over political upheaval. The sermon concludes by challenging listeners to prioritize Christ above all else. [NB: AI generated summary]
Fr. Moore 