Pastor’s Notes

“PRO – Abundant Life & Living Water” A few years ago I noticed a photo from Annual Pro-Life March in DC.  Some young kids with big smiles held signs that boldly said, “I am Pro–Abundant Life.” That is where we start our parish mission…

Pastor’s Notes

“Metamorphosis.“ A big word about a big change! St Matthew’s Gospel used to describe the event on the mountain in this weekends Gospel is Transfiguration. It is like what a caterpillar goes through in the journey to butterfly.  The word means beautiful as well…

Pastor’s Notes

Happy Lent!   Does that greeting sound weird?  Should Lent be happy or does that come with the next season?  â€śGazillions” showed up for Ash Wednesday at the Basilica.  It was awkward trying to explain to people why we use palm ashes from last year’s…