by Dan Fuerst | Aug 22, 2024 | Pastor's Thoughts
The famous Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky said, “Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing.” In the Gospel reading this week, Jesus does something harsh and dreadful he watches his own disciples abandon him. What could possibly be loving about that? Well, we...
by Dan Fuerst | Aug 15, 2024 | Pastor's Thoughts
A priest I know was asked by a doortodoor evangelist, “Do you believe in Jesus?” He answered, “Yes, I do. But if I may ask you,” he continued, “Where do you experience Jesus’ body and blood?” His interlocutor responded somewhat confusedly, “I don’t. I just believe in...
by Dan Fuerst | Aug 8, 2024 | Pastor's Thoughts
This Thursday, August 15, we celebrate the feast day of the Assumption Mary’s being assumed into heaven. We will celebrate the vigil Mass on Wednesday August 14th at 6:30 PM. On the Holy Day Thursday August 15th Mass will be at 6:30 PM. Addressing a jubilant crowd of...
by Dan Fuerst | Aug 5, 2024 | Pastor's Thoughts
I trust everyone was outraged at the presentation/parade in Olympics held in Paris making a mockery of the Last Supper they say it was not, most of us believe it was! My question is this: Why even chose a contradictory depiction of what they called a ‘myth’ story that...
by Dan Fuerst | Jul 25, 2024 | Pastor's Thoughts
The world is filled with people whose basic needs aren’t met, whether for clean water, nutrition, safety, education, meaningful work, stable family life, basic medical resources, religious freedom, and the right to life. So how can we possibly believe what Psalm 145...