Vatican II Hymnals
In just two weeks, my parish will begin using the Vatican II Hymnal. I am so happy to be rid of the OCP “Today’s Missal and Music Issue“. Just before Advent every year, we removed the old “Music Issue” and … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Blog
New Apple Product Announced
Hidden from even the most stellar rumor websites like MacRumors and AppleInsder was a new product developed without anyones knowledge. This product has been under the watchful eye of Jonny Ives within the innermost sanctum of Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, … Continue reading →
Bridge Jumpers
There are a number of large bridges in close proximity to my parish. Every now and than, one of them will be shut down because there is a person threatening to jump, and on occasion, someone will succeed. Leading to … Continue reading →
Remembering the great hurricane of 1938
As we prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, I was thinking about the Great Hurricane of 1938. People had no idea of what was coming and had no way to prepare. Thank God, we have warning about impending storms. … Continue reading →
40 Hours to pray for the Election
What are you doing to make a difference in next week’s election? Have you attended any Masses or prayer celebrations. Come and spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and pray for our beloved nation. If you are … Continue reading →
Anniversary Missa Cantata
I promised that I would share the celebration of my 20th Anniversary. On June 17th, I offered a Missa Cantata on the External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart at St. Theresa’s Shrine in Nasonville, RI. Twenty years earlier, I offered … Continue reading →
US bishops to consider document on preaching
I saw this article on Catholic World News. During its annual fall meeting, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will discuss whether to approve a document entitled “Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily.” (Good preaching is important! … Continue reading →
The Sanctuary Lamp
In the book of Exodus, the Lord commanded Moses to build the tabernacle of God’s presence. It was the meeting place between God and His people. At night, the Lord appeared in the pillar of fire and by day in … Continue reading →
Saints of the Roman Canon
Tradition holds that Pope St. Gregory the Great was the last Pope to organize and solidify the Roman Canon. Gregory reigned from 590-604. Within the Roman Canon, there are two places in which we honor & call upon the saints … Continue reading →
They don’t know…
On the few occasions that I had the privilege of hearing Cardinal Arinze speak, In talking about Catholics, he said: “They don’t know and they don’t know that they don’t know.” How true that statement is about people today. People … Continue reading →