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February 12, 20120

“I turn to you Lord in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.” Our responsorial psalm encourages us this week to discern what my “trouble” is and in doing so, turn to the Lord Jesus and allow Him to free us from the “trouble̶ Continue Reading →

February 5, 20120

“Praise the Lord, who heals the broken-hearted.”  It is clear in the Scriptures that we are to “praise God in all things”, even when our heart is broken because of a relationship gone south, or some physical problem with the heart. It is so easy to “ Continue Reading →

January 29, 20120

“If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” Perhaps you're thinking: I would love to hear the voice of Jesus! Or maybe, why would anyone turn away from the voice of God? Could it be we are like Samuel who we saw recently “was unfamiliar with the voice Continue Reading →

January 22, 20120

“The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel!” This proclamation of the Lord Jesus is the proclamation of His Apostles and His Church, echoed over the centuries and proclaimed today in our gathering.   Jesus was about Kingdom reality, kingdom value Continue Reading →

January 15, 20120

“Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” The Word tells us that God's will is our sanctification. Seems simple enough but is it? How do I know I am doing the will of God? One of the surest signs that we are doing His will is the presence of peace, a peace that comes Continue Reading →

January 8, 2012- Feast of the Epiphany0

Today we celebrate the beautiful feast of the Epiphany, the word meaning “manifestation.” What is being manifested- And to whom? You know the story well, the three wise men on a journey of faith ending with their gifts being presented to the King of Kings, Jesus Christ the Continue Reading →

January 1, 2011- Feast of the Solemnity of Mary0

HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!  “My God bless us in His mercy” is our response this weekend and hopefully it is a prayer on our lips throughout the New Year. Perhaps “blessing” is the best word to capture our liturgy of the Word this feast of the Solemnity of Continue Reading →

Christmas 20110

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Today I suggest that you and I am a Mary instead of a Martha. You know the story of the two sisters well, and no doubt we have all been a Martha in our Christmas preparations. Now it is time to be a Mary, and quiet ourselves and sit calmly and peacefully with the Lord Continue Reading →

October 6, 20110

Greetings! Welcome to Catholic Renewal Ministry- formerly Inland Eer ,1bmpire Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Some major and minor changes are happening in the liturgy of our Catholic Mass. The music group in the rural community that I am part of has participated in a music workshop thi Continue Reading →

Fr. Dan- Corpus Christi0

Corpus Christi…..Years ago this was the title for our celebration two weeks after Pentecost. Today we call it The Most Holy Body and Blood Of Christ, and thank God for this important change. The sacrifice of the Mass is a sacrifice of body and blood, not just body. If we look in Continue Reading →