April 2024 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
Being Open to New Beginnings
Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/22/24
He cannot help himself….As he looks over his territory he sees a rival sitting in a branch challenging his stake on his turf. There is only one thing to do: attack! He rushes madly at the intruder as he watches it streak right towards him. They collide with a ... Read More »
New Declaration Dignitas Infinita
Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/15/24
By Elise Ann Allen Apr 8, 2024 Senior Correspondent, Crux
Monday’s new Declaration Dignitas Infinita on Human Dignity from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) presented the consistent life ethic of this seamless garment, offering a clear definition of human dignity as the Church sees it ... Read More »
Upcoming Changes
Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/12/24
This past December Fr. Tix, Vicar General of the Archdiocese, called me to suggest that I might consider retirement in the near future. We had a great conversation and by the end of it I found myself moving very peacefully into that consideration. I had already begun to draw ... Read More »
Happy Easter!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 4/02/24
It feels like we just began our Lenten observances and here we are at the great proclamation of Easter. I am not exactly sure if I accomplished all I had hoped to do during this season, yet my spirit feels fuller and more open to the experience of Christ’s ... Read More »