September is Commitment Month
Experience and Support Our Lady of Lourdes
September 2, 2025
By Father Fred Edlefsen
Many blessing to all of you as we journey into September. Special blessings to our youth and their families in the CCD catechism program, as they learn more about the truth...Read more
What is the Holy Spirit’s Gift of Piety?
August 26, 2025
By Father Fred Edlefsen
The Holy Spirit’s subtle “whispers” play like background music throughout our lives. Like sails on a ship, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit make us available and open to the Spirit’s breath. So...Read more
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults 2025-2026
For Adults who Want to Become Catholic, have Confirmation and/or First Communion
August 26, 2025
OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, for adults who want to become Catholic, Catholics who need Confirmation and/or First Communion, and for those who just want to learn more. Classes start on Monday, September 8 in a Parish Hall...Read more
What is the Holy Spirit’s Gift of Fear of the Lord?
August 12, 2025
By Father Fred Edlefsen
“The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) The Holy Spirit plays like quiet background music. Through the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, we are inspired to...Read more
What is the Holy Spirit’s Gift of Fortitude?
August 5, 2025
By Father Fred Edlefsen
The words “courage” and “fortitude” may be interchangeable. However, I will use “courage” to identify a virtue and use “fortitude” to identify the Gift of the Spirit. Virtues and the Gifts...Read more