2024 archive of Fr. Rob's Weekly Message
March 24, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/21/24
Dear Friends,
I was certainly blessed to have my good friend Father Simeon Gallagher with me for a whole week! For me, having Simeon here was a joy. I value our in person time when it can happen. To be able to catch up, share what has been happening, ... Read More »
March 17, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/14/24
Dear Friends,
Last weekend in my homily I stated that prayer, fasting and charity (almsgiving) gives us time to make room for the Lord in our lives. Clarity of practicing these charisms makes us ready to live in the light of God.
Throughout this season of Lent our sacred ... Read More »
March 10, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 3/07/24
Dear Friends,
We are in our pilgrimage this Fourth Sunday of Lent approaching alongside the Lord as He addresses Nicodemus. I would like to quote a piece I read on this Gospel presented to us this day.
“Today’s well-known gospel is set in the darkness of night. Nicodemus, a ... Read More »
March 3, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/29/24
Dear Friends,
Our Catholic Ministries Appeal was introduced to us in the fall with the theme “Go Forth with Christ.”
Many of you have taken this theme to heart in your response to enable us to go forth with Christ supporting our Diocesan and parish ministries and needs.
Saint ... Read More »
February 25, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/22/24
Dear Friends,
As our “Not Your Typical Church Ladies” have mentioned in their podcasts for Lent, our readings this season can be difficult and challenging.
That is certainly true with our first reading this weekend from the book of Genesis. We read, after being called out by God and ... Read More »
February 18, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/15/24
Dear Friends,
We are in the beginning of the season of Lent. This past Ash Wednesday our Gospel of Matthew reminded me of Deacon Eric’s homily two weeks ago.
Deacon Eric spoke of the necessity of making “Tomb Time” in our daily lives. Like Jesus, we are invited to ... Read More »
February 11, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/08/24
Dear Friends,
This our last weekend of Ordinary Time for a while. Lent begins this coming Wednesday. February 14th is Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. They are one and the same date this year. For us, Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting as we begin these six weeks ... Read More »
February 4, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 2/01/24
Dear Friends,
A wonderful opportunity is before our parish communities and wider community as well! It begins this very weekend. For the 43rd year the Monsignor Schnacky Community Players are putting on a play which they call a melodrama. The title of this performance is “Lumberjacks and Weddingbelles.” It ... Read More »
January 28, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/25/24
Dear Friends,
“Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.”
I am still listening and wondering and have questions of why.
Last week I shared with you about Tre Barton lll who at seven years of age had died. Tre is the grandson of grammar school friends of mine who had ... Read More »
January 21, 2024
Posted by Nancy Wahl on 1/18/24
Dear Friends,
Last weekend I preached on our scriptures commenting on Samuel in the Temple and hearing the voice of God calling out to him. Finally, as Eli realizes it is God calling out to Samuel, he guides Samuel on how to respond when God calls out the next ... Read More »