Devotionals
or: Things Junior Likes Today he first came running with the Holy Water; he has always loved to be blessed with Holy Water, usually at bedtime, but pretty much any…
August in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 5
Sunday I had the wonderful opportunity to attend mass with my brother and his family at their home parish, the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo. What a blessing, my…
August in Minnesota: A Brief Interregnum – Part 4
Saturday morning Vicki and I were treated to a mini-concert, when Lauren, who had brought her baritone with her from Montana, brought it out and played for us. I couldn't…
Gifts
Before I up and leave town, I want to say some things about today. Thing One: This is a heart-full of lovely people. Each one is a gift for…
A Multiplicity of Celebrations
This past weekend was busy in some unusual ways. For Paul it was, perhaps, busiest of all, as he had to take a flying trip up to the ranch after…
Roller Coaster
This week started with such promise and joy - Pentecost Sunday, a high point of the liturgical year, was made even more magnificent as we saw from afar that our…
Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2014
“And when the days of Pentecost were drawing to a close, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent…
Pentecost Sunday With The Pope
I have thus far successfully restrained myself from posting here any of the Rome photos from the Ss. Simon and Jude Youth Group Facebook page, because I know how wonderful…
Romeward Bound
I'm actually amazed at how peace-filled I am this morning after bidding farewell to my lovely Laurent. She is off on a great journey, traveling today with about 12 other…
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
The homily for the sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2014, by Fr. John Lankeit at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral. John 14:15 Jesus said, "If you love me, you will…