Meditations
Navigating New Territory
July 31, 2023
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Traveling to a new, unknown place for vacation can be fun and exciting. When we are forced into new territory by life’s circumstances — changing jobs, moving to a different home, conversing with a stranger — is so fun. It can be uncomfortable.
Encountering God in a Sunset
July 25, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
Some evenings, I walk outside at just the right time to witness a sunset across our lake. It is an experience of tremendous beauty that takes my breath away. And behind the beauty is an experience of God. This 10-minute guided meditation invites you into this experience.
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #7: Love
July 10, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
Today’s word is “love.” All of scripture can be summarized as: God is Love. Nothing I can do will make God love me more or love me less. The love of God changes us. It frees us. It is a personal love. I am a beloved son or daughter of God. Let that sink in today!
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #6: Hand in Glove
July 3, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
The Holy Spirit works like the hand in a glove. The glove cannot do anything by itself, but with my hand in it, it can do many things. Not the glove, but the hand in the glove does the work. /we are gloves for the hand of the Holy Sprit.
Encountering Christ (unexpectedly)
June 28, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
You may not see halos around the heads of your brothers and sisters in need, and yet, when you serve them, you also serve Christ. This 10-minute guided meditation invites you to go deeper in your relationship with God. It is an invitation to enter the divine embrace.
What to do with Anger
June 27, 2023
Fr. Garry Richmeier
“That makes me angry!” That statement implies that something has control over my emotions and I am like a puppet without any choice in the matter. But that’s not true. We are free to react to things any way we want. How do we do that?
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #5: Empower
June 26, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
I’m standing on the dock on the lake of Precious Blood Renewal Center today. We reflect on the fifth word of the season of the Holy Spirit: empower. The flowing fountain behind me reminds me of that key idea: empower.
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #4: Intimacy
June 19, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
When I was pastor of St Francis Xavier Parish in St. Joseph, Missouri, I fell in love with the designs in the stained-glass windows of the church. It spoke very powerfully to me as a symbol of God’s waiting, arms open to embrace us. God wants to embrace you.
Summer Celebration Slaw
June 14, 2023
By Lucia Ferrara
Today we’re making a salad that is twist on your typical coleslaw. It has lots of crunch and a little bit of zing. This isn’t just coleslaw, it’s a celebration of summer! Watch the Video Now.
Living in the Season of the Holy Spirit #3: There Are Different Gifts
June 12, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
The bells behind me look similar, but they produce very different tones and those differences when they are ringing together is part of their beauty. Different gifts complement one another for the sake of a better world. Which is why, God gives different gifts to different people.