Pope John XXIII & Peace on Earth: A Brave New Vision for International Cooperation
March 2, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Join us Tuesday for a “Pizza with the Pope” at 7:00 PM in Tuesday, March 10, in the Parish Hall. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus hosting. Read Fr. Edlefsen's full...Read more
The Desert of Lent
Part 2
February 23, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
In the Bible, fleeing to the desert is what holy people do for a while to prepare for a mission that God gives them. Moses and Elijah passed time in the...Read more
The Desert of Lent
Part 1
February 18, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
“The Spirit drove Jesus into the desert…” The Holy Spirit is leading you into the desert of Lent. You cannot precisely imitate Christ, who took on a superhuman fast. Christ confronted...Read more
Preparing for Lent
February 10, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18. Fast and abstain from meat. Fasting is generally defined as two half-meals and one full meal. This may vary...Read more
February’s Light
Our Lady of Lourdes in Brief
February 3, 2026
By Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Light broke through winter’s gloom on February 11, 1858, from the cave Massabielle along the Gave River near Lourdes, France. Bernadette Soubirous was born into poverty on January 7, 1844, in...Read more