Staff Member's Weekly Column

Welcome back to Ordinary Time!

Greetings, my friends! The Church for time immemorial has called this “Ordinary Time.”  That does not seem to convey much of the specialness and beauty of this time, as the campus begins to buzz again even on these chilly days. This coming weekend, in addition to all our regular events, Saturday morning we host the Seekers of Silence... [Read more of this column]

Welcome back and happy First Sunday of Advent!

As the school year winds down, or really winds up in the stress of preparing final papers, presentations and exams, please know of Dr. Ruth and my prayers for each and every one of y’all during these days! Our Advent wreath in lit, our Advent Tree is up, and there are a number of ornaments still to be adopted for the children of Inskip School... [Read more of this column]

Thanksgiving Dinner this Friday Evening and Reflections on A Family Meal

As we prepare for our Thanksgiving Dinner this Friday at Blessed John XXIII, it is not only a time of busyness but reflection. Why we do what we do: This meal, like Thanksgiving Meals all over the world, brings together families that are close and not so close, and features homecomings for many. We hope that you participate not only in this meal... [Read more of this column]

“Knowledge, Prayer, Eucharist, Silence, Service, Celebration and Commendation to God” Weekend

This weekend contains within it a little of every thing we are/do as Church. Tomorrow (Saturday) Morning we’re hosting the Seekers of Silence Monthly Session!  We gather at 8:30am for quiet meditation and a lecture discussion.  This Saturday will feature Dr. John Prados, beloved parishioner and former Provost of the University.  He’ll... [Read more of this column]

“Homecoming Weekend”

As the campus welcomes so many “home,” I hope you’ll join me in welcoming Fr. Eric Andrews, CSP back this weekend! It barely seems like the nearly three years it has been since he went “from Dollywood to Hollywood.”  It is good to have him back with us.  Please know that Fr. Eric will preside and preach at both Sunday... [Read more of this column]

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