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We are at the peak of our summer season.  Today the forecast for here is a high of 88 degrees and hot, hazy, and humid. With summertime, many people are taking vacations.  I took some vacation time at the end…

Well, I have being at my new parish assignment for just over two weeks now.  The physical moving and unpacking is completely done.  Of the five churches, I have celebrated Sunday Masses at St. Januarius in Naples and St. Patrick’s in…

As I was reflecting on the readings for this coming Sunday this morning, I read something that caught my eye.  The second reading comes from the Letter of Paul to the Colossians.  From seminary, I always remembered that the only…

This weekend we celebrate our nation’s independence.  On July 4, 1776, the colonists signed the Declaration of Independence.  The colonists had fought for representation so that their voices could be heard.  They declared their independence and fought the Revolutionary War…

I arrived Tuesday afternoon (June 29th) at St. Michael’s Rectory to begin my new assignment at Our Lady of the Lakes.  It has only been two days so it has been quiet so far with activities focusing on unpacking and…