Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 7/28/24

 The presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is a gift and the fulfillment of His mission. This is my body for you, my blood for you. Always for you, for all. Never for me, for you, for all. The National Eucharistic Congress concluded last weekend. Tens of thousands...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 7/21/24

  I will appoint shepherds for them who will shepherd them so that they need no longer fear and tremble; and none shall be missing, says the LORD. During my three weeks of service at the Philmont Scout Ranch, I had the fortunate opportunity to spend a week with Bishop...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 7/14/24

  I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. Saint Paul’s powerful words in today’s second reading help us to appreciate the weakness of our faith and spiritual...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 7/7/24

  A thorn in the flesh was given to me… Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. For almost two weeks now, I have been at a location that has become a...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 6/30/24

  Your faith has saved you. Go in peace! When we are ill, we long for healing. When we get over a cold, we do not long remember it. But when we recover from surgery, it is not unusual to occasionally have phantom pains months later at the spot of the wound. It is...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 6/23/24

  The LORD called me from birth, from my mother’s womb, he gave me my name. When I celebrate a Baptism, I like to take the time to reflect on the various symbols as they reveal the true depth of the meaning of the Sacrament and our Christian faith itself....