January 2024 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Mike
The Medium is the Message
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/29/24
The medium is the message.
(Marshal McLuhan, Understanding media: The extensions of Man, 1964)
Marshal McLuhan writes: The content of the medium is a message that can be easily grasped and the character of the medium is another message which can be easily overlooked. McLuhan says "Indeed, it is ... Read More »
The Kingdom of the World
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/22/24
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
With the birth of Jesus divinity is immersed into humanity. The kingdom of God, in which every being that lives within ... Read More »
Samuel's Call
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/15/24
As much as I admire the skill and the theological integrity of the composers of the Lectionary, there are times I wish they would give some background to the characters they want us to focus on. I will come back to this thought in a couple of sentences. I ... Read More »
Be Aware of the Star in Your Midst
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/08/24
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1)
In the story of the Magi the announcement of Psalm 19:1 comes to a living reality. They arrive in Jerusalem and ask: “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw ... Read More »
Happy New Year!
Posted by Anne Serwe on 1/02/24
From Fr. Mike and all of the staff here at St. Joseph of the Lakes we hope you and your family had a very Merry Christmas and blessings to all for a safe, happy and healthy New Year!