Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 1/19/25

To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit. A certain amount of our American pride centers on our diversity. The variety of cultural influences is manifested in food, clothing, the arts, holiday customs, and religious practice. This...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 1/12/25

Live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age. Can justice be delivered with moderation? Can we be devoted to Christian discipleship while, at the same time, responding to a perceived injustice? These questions came to mind as I reflected on one of our scripture...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 1/5/25

It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. The Christmas...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 12/29/24

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another. In January of 1964, Pope Saint Paul VI made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and became the first Pope to do so since Saint Peter. One of the places he visited was the city...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 12/22/24

Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. As this bulletin will be shared with both those who are with us on the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the joyful celebration of...

Fr. Gerard’s Weekly Column: 12/15/24

Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! All of us have asked or have been asked about Christmas readiness. The question behind this question is, “Are you ready to be joyful?” And the answer to that question is inevitably,...