Pastor's Pondering
Preaching Notes – Pentecost (8 June 2025)
Before the event of Pentecost (Acts 2), Jesus readies the disciples to receive the Holy
June 9, 2025
A Pentecost Prayer (7 June 2025)
O Most Holy Spirit, make me docile and prompt to follow Your gracious inspirations. May
June 8, 2025
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
Preaching Notes – Jesus’ Gift of Peace (25 May 2025)
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world
May 26, 2025
8th Grade Graduation Mass – Preaching Notes (22 May 2025)
Just prior to Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples are at the edge of a new beginning.
May 24, 2025
May 20, 2025
Confirmation and It’s Life-Changing Impact (19 May 2025)
What a great joy it was to have so many receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation
May 19, 2025
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
Habemus Papam – New Pope Leo (9 May 2025)
Our God is ever the God of Surprises! A Chicago born priest who hails as
May 9, 2025