Meditations
November Taizé: Surrounded by a Cloud of Witness
November 11, 2022
Many cultures and traditions set aside special days to remember and prayer for their deceased. During our November Taizé prayer service, we will remember those who have passed on before us. Our theme is “Surrounded by a Cloud of Witness.”
Family Matters: Self-control is one of the fruits of the Spirit
November 2, 2022
By Lucia Ferrara
When you find yourself feeling out of control or guilty for something you are addicted to or struggling with, learn to pause, reflect, and then act. Ask God to help.
Stumbling Blocks to Clear Communication
November 1, 2022
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, CPPS.
You would think that as often as we humans communicate with each other, we’d be very good at it by now. Truth is, we often are not very good at communicating clearly. Why is that?
How You Got Here, an Assembling God’s Puzzle video
October 17, 2022
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, CPPS.
Think about all that has happened to you today, all the different events and details that have led up to now. Look at the year in the same way. Imagine all the billions of things that had to happen the way they did in our history to get us to this exact point in time. Is it all due to chance?
October Taizé: St. Francis of Assisi, Lover of Creation
October 7, 2022
Taizé is an ecumenical, meditative prayer experience using music, chants and scripture. We gather on the first Thursday of every month. The theme for October is "St. Francis of Assisi, Lover of Creation."
Sandpaper People, an Assembling God’s Puzzle video
October 4, 2022
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, CPPS.
One common life puzzle piece that we all deal with is difficult people. We avoid them when we can, but if they are our boss, in-law or family member, we can’t avoid them. So how do we fit them into our lives in a better way? I like to call them “Sandpaper people.”
Family Matters: ‘A la Tavola’ (At the Table)
September 29, 2022
By Lucia Ferrara
Pull up a chair and join me at a long wooden table, set with white linens, fresh flowers from the garden, candles, crystal stemware and china and your name card. The aroma of the meal being prepared is capturing your senses.
New Video Series: Assembling God’s Puzzle
September 20, 2022
By Fr. Garry Richmeier
The people I've worked with over my 39 years as a priest and 28 years as a licensed marriage and family counselor have taught me a lot about living life, especially what works and doesn’t. In this new video series, I pass on some of these life lessons.
September Taize: National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 6, 2022
Our September Taizé prayer service marks National Hispanic Heritage Month and commemorates the contributions made by the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South- and Central America
Family Matters: Please pass the salt and pepper
August 31, 2022
By Lucia Ferrara
Have you ever been out in a restaurant or anywhere a public meal is served and you see children at the table acting up and do not seem to have any table etiquette or manners in general? I have, and it is very annoying.