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Living and Breathing as Spirit-Filled Priests

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This month the Church throughout the world celebrates the solemnity of Pentecost, the sending of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary. As we observe this high holy day, it’s worth asking ourselves whether we are living a life according to the Spirit. In our ministries, are we spirit-driven priests? Of Read More
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Celebrating the Vigil of Pentecost

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Unabashedly geeky in appearance, the extended form of the Pentecost Vigil slid into the repertoire of uncommon Catholic celebrations with the third edition of the Roman Missal. Adding Scripture readings and orations to the Liturgy of the Word on Pentecost, the extended vigil may appeal more to religious houses and cathedrals than to parishes. Yet, Read More
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Moving Beyond Fear

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I often live with a sense of scarcity. I wonder if my heart, like our Church, will unlock the shutters after the pandemic. I panic at the thought of half-empty churches. I question my flimsy insights and stamina to move our congregation beyond fear. I question leadership and integrity, especially my own. Age, pandemic and Read More
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Pentecost after COVID-19

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I write this reflection on the solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of Mary. The world is in the midst of COVID-19, as I’m writing this. In most dioceses across our country, our churches are shut down until at least the end of April. We do not know what will happen. Life drastically changes daily. We Read More