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November 10, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As we are about to celebrate Veterans Day this Monday, it is important that we all take time to reflect on the meaning of this holiday and to remember all those who have and still do serve in our Armed Forces. This year of 2019 holds a special place ... Read More »
November 3, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Does being spiritual and being devoted to God mean we have to flee the material world, its wealth, pleasures and our possessions? That’s a question that comes up repeatedly as we read Church documents, listen to our spiritual leaders, or even when we page through the Bible. It may ... Read More »
October 27, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Throughout this month of October—beginning October 6 and finishing today, October 27—a very significant event has been happening at the Vatican: the Synod for the Amazon. This gathering of bishops, theologians, religious, professional scientists, lay men and women and many observers was historic not only because of the topic ... Read More »
October 20, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
On this World Mission Sunday, we hear from the Chief Pastor of the Church, Pope Francis, as he writes to us about how each of us is called to become a missionary disciple. “For the month of October 2019, I have asked the whole Church revive her missionary awareness ... Read More »
October 13, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As I begin to write this article for the bulletin, the 2019 General Assembly of the United Nations is in full swing with leaders from many nations of the world in attendance, and it reminded me of the visit of Pope Francis to the United States in 2015 along ... Read More »
October 6, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
In the heat of the moment, with tempers flaring and family members shouting out every ill-chosen word, the power of forgiveness probably is the farthest thing from anyone’s mind. Forgiveness occupies a position of major importance in Christian life. Jesus wanted his followers to love even their enemies. Typically, ... Read More »
September 29, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
For all of us associated with St. Peter’s, this is one of the holiest and important weeks of the year since we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Friday, October 4. I would like to have sufficient room in this bulletin and the time to write ... Read More »
September 22, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Some days it is difficult to be optimistic about anything. Violence surrounds us not only in war-torn parts of the world but also in most urban cities throughout the United States. Shootings and murders seem to jump out at us in almost every newscast we watch. We are constantly ... Read More »
September 15, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
One of the things I like to do and try to do as much as possible is to read several periodicals published from countries outside the United States since you hear firsthand their particular take on some of the same questions and situations we are facing here at home. ... Read More »
September 8, 2019
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Throughout the summer months right up to the present time I have seen all kinds of advertisements on television for vacation packages to various parts of the world for individuals and families to spend time at a certain spot to enjoy the beach and the clear water, the amenities ... Read More »