2019 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
The forecast is for Cold
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/04/19
As I write this the weather forecasters are announcing that record cold is coming. The last time it was this cold was in 1994 they say. I suspect by tomorrow morning we will be witnesses to boiling water being thrown into the cold air and immediately becoming snow. It ... Read More »
The Father's Love for Us
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/20/19
No more shall people call you “Forsaken,” or your land “Desolate,” but you shall be called “My Delight,” and your land “Espoused.” For the LORD delights in you and makes your land his spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a ... Read More »
The Promise of Baptism
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/14/19
In the earliest years of Christianity the moment one was baptized they became “children of God”. They would then be justified by Jesus’ work and live in the expectation of eternal life (Titus). It did not take long before this idyllic vision was marred. The Romans became uncomfortable with ... Read More »
The Quest to Discover Jesus
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/07/19
The Magi arrive in search of the new born king of the Jews and make the inquiry with King Herod. Herod is disturbed and with him all of Jerusalem. Herod summons all of the chief priests and scribes of the people and asks them where to search. They reply: ... Read More »