When I run up against problems which I am unable to solve, that is a good indication that I need to widen my circle of consultation. With parish problems, I will often go first to the staff, then to my consultative bodies, then to other involved parties. But this particular problem is sticky enough thatContinue reading “January 29, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
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January 22, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
“Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. […] Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” – 1 Peter 2:13-14, 17 Continue reading “January 22, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
January 15, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
This article was recently shared on one of my secular mailing lists, and I thought it would be good to share with you. https://jamesclear.com/why-facts-dont-change-minds The upshot is that, even though we are taught to argue with logic and rationality, that form of argumentation rarely convinces anyone. Sometimes, it even alienates them more. Instead, we areContinue reading “January 15, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
January 08, 2021 – Pastor’s Note
Just before Christmas, the Archdiocese sent pastors this note in one of the regular chancery to parish e-mails: “Regarding Christmas Mass, we wanted to alert you to a national campaign called ‘Christmas Day Uprising.’ This campaign is urging Christians to flood churches for Christmas, citing First Amendment religious freedom. We hope this is not theContinue reading “January 08, 2021 – Pastor’s Note”
Fr. Moore 