Entries by Marie H
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 26th – Fr. Thomas
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, when we celebrate the birth of the Church with the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The Holy Spirit’s entrance into the Church made Jesus alive again in the Body of the Church. Just as the Holy Spirit entered into the Blessed Mother of Jesus the first time, […]
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 17th – 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 while teaching theology to high school students back in the 80’s. In the minds of many people, of all ages, whatever you do, for […]
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 12th – Fr. Thomas
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Many may not be aware that the holiday originated in a small Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia. It was 1876, and the nation still mourned the Civil War dead. While teaching a Memorial Day lesson, Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis thought of mothers who had lost their sons. She prayed that […]
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – May 5th – Fr. Thomas
Tomorrow, the first Saturday in May, is of course, the running of the 149th Kentucky Derby. As a Kentucky native, I believe that should be a national holiday in the calendar! A woman at the Derby sat by herself in the front row. After a couple races, the man sitting behind her asked, “I noticed the […]
WEEKLY RECTOR’S MESSAGE – April 28th – Fr. Thomas
After careful examination, the doctor said to his patient, “Upon looking at the test results, I’m sorry to tell you that you have only a short time to live, perhaps only days. Is there anyone else you would like to see before you go?” “Yes,” said the patient, “I’d like to see another doctor.” Even […]