April 2021 archive of FROM THE DESK OF FR. JEFF
May 2, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 4/26/21
I enjoy praying litanies; I appreciate the variety of poetic images they use to help us appreciate spiritual mysteries. As we begin May, a month dedicated to Mary, we highlight a few of the titles given to Mary in the Litany to the Blessed Mother. Do you have a ... Read More »
April 25, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 4/19/21
Today is commonly called Good Shepherd Sunday, but not only is it Good Shepherd Sunday, it is also “Vocations Sunday”. On this day we are especially asked first of all to pray that the Church may be provided with the leaders needed to do its work of spreading the ... Read More »
April 18, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 4/12/21
Last Sunday we celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday and we were given the opportunity to remember, celebrate, and imitate God’s great mercy toward us. Next Sunday, April 25, the 4th Sunday of Easter, we have another opportunity to celebrate who Jesus is to us. It is called Good Shepherd Sunday; ... Read More »
April 11, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 4/05/21
In the Year 2000, Saint John Paul ll established that this Sunday be dedicated to Divine Mercy. Truly, it was a beautiful insight: it was the Holy Spirit who inspired him in this way. This Sunday we are invited to always hold firmly to the grace which comes from ... Read More »
April 4, 2021
Posted by Sharon Myers on 4/05/21
Easter is a time of new beginnings! Like the rainbow af-ter the rain, we enjoy the first signs of spring, the return of warmer weather, the budding of the trees and flowers. East-er and spring are a great time of year! After almost a year of pause and restrictions ... Read More »