February 2022 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
The Very Young and Very Old
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/21/22
To caress an elderly person expresses the same hope as caressing a child, because the beginning of life and the end are always a mystery, a mystery that should be respected, accompanied, cared for, loved. Pope Francis, Feb 9, 2022 on Tweet Deck.
I appreciate the wonderful reminder that ... Read More »
Blessed Is The One Who Trusts In The Lord
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/14/22
During whatever show I was watching a commercial for Cindy Crawford’s “Meaningful Beauty Anti-Aging serum” began it’s wearying promises of a youth activating serum that comes from some melon grown in southern France. It shows a remarkable comparison between a regular cantaloupe and this cantaloupe looking melon that contains ... Read More »
God Reveals Himself
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/07/22
How could helping a guy catch fish be a revelation of the glory of God? Isaiah the prophet gets a “real” revelation with the Lord seated on his lofty throne and the Seraphim crying out to each other: “Holy, Holy Holy is the LORD of Hosts! All the earth ... Read More »
Holiday Season Passes On
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/04/22
As the holiday season passes on and I begin to get my tax information to prepare this year’s income forms I find myself pausing in thanksgiving for all the kindnesses I received over these past months. I received many Christmas greetings from parishioners as well as old friends from ... Read More »