Pastor's Pondering

Preaching Notes – What’s In A Name? (11 May 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

PAPAL SUCCESSION The death of a pope marks the ending of a leader’s reign and

April 28, 2025

A Prayer for Pope Francis Gracious God, as You reward all who believe in You,

April 28, 2025

The first message I received was from a friend in Europe: The Pope passed away.

April 22, 2025

The CROSS thunders supremely that there is no place I can run, no place I

April 18, 2025

During the Last Supper, Jesus opens wide his sacred heart: “I have earnestly desired to eat

April 17, 2025