Author: Ashley

Spring is here! At least that is what the calendar tells us. The snowstorm of a couple of weeks ago made spring seem like winter. But, the snow is gone. Flowers are beginning to push through the ground. Birds have returned from their winter homes in the south and they are singing their happy songs…

“I believe!” Those were the last words before we plunged 22 children and adults into the living waters of our Baptismal Font at the Easter Vigil. Receiving the Sacraments of Initiation was the culmination of much prayer, study, discussion, and discovery. What a blessing to have these new Catholics in our parish. Thank you for…

In these weeks of Easter you will hear and read scripture texts that emphasize Jesus post-resurrection ministry of forgiveness. You will not always hear or see the word “forgiveness” but you will hear Jesus saying “peace be with you,” to his disciples. In those words he is saying, “I forgive you, even though you abandoned…

Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is Risen! Alleluia! He is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! I see the images of Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. The new fire entered the church with great drama and effect. The sounds of “chaos” came from the piano. The Easter candle was blessed and lit. The church glowed with the hundreds…

Palm Sunday has already arrived, or finally arrived, depending on your point of view. Nonetheless, this is the beginning of Holy Week. Each day this week in our parish, or nearby, there is a special event – Seder Meal, Chrism Mass at the Cathedral, Reconciliation Service with confessions, Mass of Lord’s Supper, reading of the…