Meditations
Video of This Isn’t Your Grandmother’s Church. Will It Be Your Grandkids’?
August 16, 2024
Fr. James Smith presented his latest research on changes and continuity in the contemporary American Catholic Church on Aug. 7. Jennifer Green responded to his research, and then they facilitated a discussion.
Ricotta Cheese Dipping Sauce
August 8, 2024
Cooking & Spirituality By Lucia Ferrara
This recipe paired with a loaf of crusty artisan bread is great recipe for a snack, a side for lunch, an appetizer or a dish to take to pot luck.
Change: It’s worth the effort
August 5, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
Sometimes change is as simple as pushing a button or asking someone to do something different, and first order change works. But it is good to recognize when more is needed, and step up to the challenge of second order change. It is harder, but is usually worth the work.
August Taizé: Mid-summer Lamentation
August 2, 2024
One form of biblical prayer is “lamentation.” Ours is a faith that can lament — lament before the face of God when our lives and the lives of others are harmed by forces beyond our control. Such lament, as the psalms teach us, is not the opposite of faithful praise but rather its partner.
7th Reflection on Eucharistic Prayers: We Are Part of a Bigger Family
July 29, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
Each month we look closely at a different Eucharistic Prayer. When you really listen to the Mass prayers, the incredible vision God has for us becomes more visible. I hope that my reflections make you more attentive to the prayers at the next Mass you attend. Watch the Video.
Argue, Debate, or Be Constructive?
July 12, 2024
An Assembling God’s Puzzle video
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
It seems to be part of our DNA to sort everything in life into two categories — right or wrong, good or bad. Of course, we are always on the “right” side and to demonstrate our “rightness” we demonize the other side and problems ensue. How can we break the cycle?
6th Reflection on Eucharistic Prayers: We become whom we receive
June 27, 2024
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
I hope that my reflections make you more attentive to the Eucharistic Prayer at the next Mass you attend. When you really listen to the readings and the prayers, the pieces of the puzzle of the Mass come together and you see the incredible vision God has for us.
How to Catch a Monkey or Learning to Let Go
June 24, 2024
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
It’s human nature to hang on to things and resist letting them go. But by holding onto things that aren’t really important or necessary, we often imprison ourselves. We get caught like a monkey in trap.
The Green Jesus
June 21, 2024
Presented by Fr Tim McFarland, C.PP.S.
The environment has become the 21st Century’s most pressing concern. This presentation will focus on what insights we might attain about our caring for the environment from a Christological perspective.
Cooking & Spirituality: Spumoni Cake
June 11, 2024
By Lucia Ferrara
Today I want to share a recipe with you that is one of my kids’ favorites. Spumoni Cake. It’s chilled, whipped cream topping, cherries and nuts, and vibrant colors make it a perfect summertime recipe!