October 2019 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
God be Merciful to Me
Posted by Anne Serwe on 10/28/19
Often times in the confessional the nervous penitent will freeze up just before they pray the act of contrition. I cannot blame them. Even though we have two different versions of the act of contrition posted in several places within the confessional it can be rather daunting to actually ... Read More »
God Inspires Us to Pray & Act
Posted by Anne Serwe on 10/21/19
In today’s first reading the Israelites are battling Amalek and his army. Moses stands on a hill overlooking the battle. He has the staff of God in his hand. As long as he keeps the staff raised above his head the Israelites had the better of the fight. When ... Read More »
Faith in Action
Posted by Anne Serwe on 10/07/19
2 Then the LORD answered me and said: Write down the vision clearly upon the tablets, so that one can read it readily. 3 For the vision still has its time, presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint; if it delays, wait for it, it will surely come, it will ... Read More »