November 2021 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
Entering Advent
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/29/21
Jesus said: “People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen, stand ... Read More »
What We Believe
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/22/21
Whether I am reciting the Nicene Creed at Mass or reciting the Apostle’s Creed while praying the rosary I find that while I spend a great amount of time thinking about the earliest parts of the creed: I believe in God…. And slide quickly through the last parts of ... Read More »
Be Kind
Posted by Anne Serwe on 11/09/21
I had lunch with a friend in a restaurant in St. Cloud this past week. Attached to a menu was a printed note asking customers to be patient and kind in these difficult times. The note explained that the restaurant was having difficulty in hiring people as well as ... Read More »