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WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 19th – Fr. Thomas
During the Pandemic, I suspect that people are staying at home more than before, and watching more television to pass the time away. Having said that, I’ll share a paraphrase borrowed from an anonymous writer. The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It makes me lie down on the sofa. It ravishes my […]
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 12th – Fr. Thomas
There’s an old story about a country doctor who came to a farmhouse one night to help deliver a child. As the mother labored, her husband assisted the doctor by holding up a gas lamp to illuminate a makeshift delivery room. After a time of courageous labor, the mother delivered a fine baby boy. Then, […]
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – December 5th – Fr. Thomas
We learn something new every day! A Canadian scientist explains why geese flying South for the winter fly in a “V” formation. As each bird flaps his or her wings, it creates uplift for the bird immediately following it. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock can fly at least 71% farther than […]
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – November 21st – Fr. Thomas
“If it feels good, do it. Who’s it going to hurt, anyway?” so says our secular culture. This is not news to anyone, but it became abundantly clear to me whilst teaching theology to high school students over thirty years ago. In the minds of many people, of all ages, whatever you do, for good […]