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 »
The Hour has Come
Posted by Anne Serwe on 3/18/24
Some Greeks who had come to worship at the Passover Feast came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come ... Read More »
Fulfilling God's Plan
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/12/24
Then, warning him ( the leprous man) sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest (Mk:1:43-44)
Do these passages seem to suggest that Jesus was keeping a secret from some people while he ... Read More »
Jesus' Mission
Posted by Anne Serwe on 2/05/24
When it was evening, after sunset,they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.The whole town was gathered at the door.He cured many who were sick with various diseases,and he drove out many demons.
I wonder how many of the people who were brought to the ... Read More »
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 »