Padre's Blog
Pray a Little; Pray a Lot
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 2/28/20
At the beginning of Lent, Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of prayer during Lent, as a means of responding to God’s love, “which always precedes and sustains us”. We are also called to hear and respond to the Word of Jesus, in order to experience “the mercy He ... Read More »
Lent—Forty Days. Prayer, Fasting, Charity.
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 2/27/20
Ah ha! And now our (real) Lent begins. 40 Days of Prayer, Fasting and Charity. These three disciplines function best when they are done together. They balance each other. The word “discipline” itself reminds us that we are “disciples” of Jesus. Another word for prayer, fasting and charity ... Read More »
Come Back To Me
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 2/22/20
One of the frequent themes we hear throughout the Christmas season is “Come Home For Christmas.” Sadly, we pack that invitation away in January with all our other Christmas decorations only to revisit it come next Advent. From the first day of Lent—Ash Wednesday—the selection of daily readings for ... Read More »
A Monday Reflection
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 1/28/20
Story after story recounts the destruction and devastation of the fires in the Amazon Rain forest and in Australia. Seems like some section of California is always under some type of natural threat. In our efforts to control nature, we have become our own worst enemies. Probably the ... Read More »
Baptized in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 1/11/20
Do you know the date of your Baptism? Mine was April 4, 1949—a long, long time ago. But as I look back through ancient b/w pictures, there is a happiness on the faces of my parents, God-parents and other family members present. They know something special has happened.
Yet it is also true that for many of us the sacrament of baptism that we received is just another historical action or theoretical expression of our faith. We do not live this out in our ... Read More »
Another New Year
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 12/31/19
The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. Tradition dictates that every 365 days, we should try to kick bad habits and start our life anew.
It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000 BC, the ... Read More »
Let's Go!
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 12/26/19
After Christmas, I re-read the familiar stories of the season when I have some time to reflect on them outside the busy schedules. There’s nothing earth shattering here (or maybe there is).
"When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let ... Read More »
Come Home For Christmas
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 12/20/19
For one reason or another, some people stop practicing their Catholic faith, and this Christmas season is a perfect time to come home. Many return to the church because they sense an emptiness in their lives which only Jesus can fill. Right now, we have people at St. Joe’s ... Read More »
Welcome to Advent 2019
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 11/30/19
Welcome to our parish website and to Advent 2019. Advent is meant to give us time to prepare for Christmas. Over the next 4 weeks, I invite you to set aside time each week to prepare for Christmas. Join us for our Tuesday Advent Lunch & Learn series ... Read More »
Thanksgiving Blessings
Posted by Fr Joseph Molloy on 11/27/19
Abraham Lincoln, in the Thanksgiving proclamation of 1863 said: "It has seemed to me fit and proper that [the gifts of God] should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged with one heart and one voice by the whole American people. I do, therefore, invite my fellow citizens . . ... Read More »