Monthly Archives: March 2017

Hello Friends! This past Sunday was Lent 4, and we heard the story about how Jesus made the man born blind, see (John 9:1-41).  It was also Laetare Sunday, aka Rejoice Sunday, aka Mothering Sunday, aka Respite Sunday.  Laetare means … Continue reading →

Hello Friends! Now we have passed the 3rd Sunday in Lent, how many of you are still keeping your Lenten devotions?  So far, I am, amazingly!  Anyway, this week’s story from John (4:5-42) is familiar, and loooooong.  I applaud my … Continue reading →

Hello Friends! Sorry for the late posting, this week just ran away from me, and we had a snow day! March 12th was the 2nd Sunday in Lent and featured a reading that contains 2 very popular “bumper sticker” phrases. … Continue reading →

Hello Everyone! March 5th was the First Sunday of Lent.  I love Lent, it gets a bad rap as a depressing time, but it really isn’t.  It is a time to rededicate yourself to Christ through prayer, learning, and yes, … Continue reading →

Hello Friends, Last week I went to the Diocese of Massachusetts Pre-Lenten Clergy Retreat.  It was around 2 days spent at the Notre Dame convent in Ipswich, MA (click here).  Upon arriving, I discovered 3 things, no cell phone service … Continue reading →