The Reason Jesus Came

Without thinking about it, I think we often search to know a person’s heart. Are they a person who truly cares? Are they genuine and sincere? Do they live out what they espouse? Even in casual conversations or talking with acquaintances, we want to know a person’s...

Gone Fishing

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and we’ve got a special treat to share with moms and all women to warm their hearts and celebrate this important day. Our Gospel reading in Mark features Jesus calling his first four disciples: Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, and...

Baptism and Calling

French writer Henri Barbusse (1874-1935) tells of a conversation overheard in a trench full of wounded men during WWI. One of the men, who knew he only had minutes to live, says, “Listen, Dominic, you’ve led a very bad life. Everywhere you are wanted by the...

The Beginning of the Gospel

When I was younger, I asked a lot of questions—especially to my dad. I think he got the most questions because he was the most patient … and maybe the most knowledgeable about the things I was interested in. “Dad, what makes the car go when you press on the gas...

The Greatest Grand Opening

Soon it will be Friday, Good Friday … but Easter is a coming! I also hope you will be able to participate in our Maundy Thursday (7pm) and Good Friday services (Stations of the Cross 6-7pm and service at 7 pm). We’ll also have a pie social after the Thursday service....

“From Hosanna in the Highest to …”

This Sunday our sanctuary will turn into ancient Jerusalem as we reenact when Jesus paraded into Jerusalem 2000 years ago. We’ll wave palms and welcome Jesus (yes, he will be there) and join in the atmosphere of triumph. We don’t have a donkey, but Jesus will have a...