October 2019 archive of Padre's Blog
A SAINT IN THE MAKING:
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 10/31/19
Today we passed from the secular ritual of Halloween, to the glorious solemnity of All Saints. Often we forget that each of us is called to be a saint--YUP--each of us. If anyone has any doubts how to do that, St. Matthew gives a helpful how-to guide: The Beatitudes.
"Blessed are..." With those two words Jesus begins an instruction in how to live the life of a saint. To be poor in spirit..to be meek...to be merciful. To hunger and thirst for righteousness. To be clean of heart and to make ... Read More »
Autumn Leaves
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 10/21/19
According to an old Indian legend, back in the early days, when plants and animals were created, they were instructed to fast and stay awake for 7 days in order to gain spirit power. Most stayed awake the first night, but on the second day many began to fall ... Read More »