Blog - September 2020

September 27, 2020: "So today, I guess in a special way, we hear the cry of the people in our first reading today, “The Lord’s way is not fair!” And sometimes it seems that way. We look around at the pandemic, at the restrictions that are imposed upon us, we look at the violence in our cities, the wildfires that are still strong."

September 20, 2020: “Our great nation still needs to hear this good news! That no matter what the color of your skin, or the blood of your race, or the language you speak — you are a child of God.”

September 12, 2020: "So, we once again today, we come to the holy altar. Here and nowhere else we can find meaning and peace, especially as we come to the celebration of the Eucharist. Here we find meaning and peace in the Risen Christ! Because in him is revealed the beautiful plan of God, his merciful love for creation, for every one of us."

September 6, 2020: "God himself, in the communion of the most Holy Trinity, is love. We know that. And he creates us out of love, and he creates us for love. This is the beautiful reality of our lives — we are made to love and to be loved. To give love and to receive it."

September 3, 2020: "The traditional storm season has only just begun and already we have witnessed the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura and the California wildfires. Thousands of homes, businesses, and churches have been severely damaged or destroyed, and the impacts will be long-lasting."