Pastor's Pondering
TIP! Make a “Morning Offering” (1 September 2026)
Praying a simple “Morning Offering” is an excellent way to launch into every new day.
Preaching Notes – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
How quickly things can change. Last week Peter was the solid rock foundation upon which
Preaching Notes – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time [Year A]
“The New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old Testament is unveiled in
Assumption of Mary (15 August 2026)
Today we celebrate the Assumption of Mary. Echoing God’s infallible truth, the Catechism of the
Preaching Notes – 19 Sunday in Ordinary Time (9 August 2026)
The moment PETER takes his eyes off of Jesus, the moment Peter’s first desire to
Jesus’ Transfiguration (6 August 2026)
O Jesus, let Your grace triumph in me and make me worthy to participate in
Preaching Notes – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (26 July 2026)
In today’s Gospel, Jesus shares two more stories designed to illustrate God’s Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-46).
Preaching Notes – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (12 July 2026)
Through the use of stories we know as parables, Jesus helps us to understand and
Preaching Notes – America at 250 (5 July 2026)
When we last celebrated our nation’s birthday such grand scale, I was a lanky kid