Pastor's Pondering

Preaching Notes – Ascension of our Lord (1 June 2025)

Marvelously inspired by the Holy Spirit, Luke writes two volumes. In addition to the Gospel

June 2, 2025

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world

May 26, 2025

Just prior to Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples are at the edge of a new beginning.

May 24, 2025

Forgiveness is persistence in love. Persevere!

May 20, 2025

What a great joy it was to have so many receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation

May 19, 2025

The man elected Pope immediately is asked, “Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme

May 11, 2025

Our God is ever the God of Surprises! A Chicago born priest who hails as

May 9, 2025

There is a play on words in today’s Gospel episode that only is understood in

May 4, 2025

From Saint Catherine of Siena, from today’s entry from her in the Office of Readings:

April 29, 2025