Something you may have figured out is that I am big on countdowns to certain dates or counting ups from a certain date. One of my countdowns end this Sunday. This Sunday Oct 23rd is my 2nd year anniversary here … Continue reading →
Dear Family of St Luke, Over the next several articles, I will be giving you, insights into Pope Francis’ recent book “The Joy of Love” (On love in the family). I just recently finished the book and highly recommend that … Continue reading →
Like me, many of you may be feeling many things about this election year. As Catholic’s we are called to be faithful. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has a document out about Faithful Citizenship (I announced a few … Continue reading →
Once again I find myself wanting to say thank you so much for being such a welcoming parish. This last week I received an e-mail from someone who lives in the Twin Cities, but was up to Clearwater for a … Continue reading →
In our Gospel today Jesus speaks of “a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day.” And laying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus. This rich man we are told … Continue reading →
Dear Family of St Luke, Jesus tells us in today’s gospel “we cannot serve both God and Mammon. You will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.” Whom do we serve … Continue reading →
In the past few weeks we have heard news in the Jacob Wetterling disappearance that happened so close to Clearwater in St Joseph, 27 years ago. The news being that remains were located. There will not be any happy reunions … Continue reading →
June can be a busy time of transitions. Kids have finished school and are starting their summer break. Graduations and Open Houses, trips up to the cabin and family vacations. Many times there is great joy with these events, many … Continue reading →
“Give them some food yourselves.” This line from our Gospel can be a challenge for us. In one way, how do we help to feed those who are hungry? Last weekend, I noted that the food donations for the food … Continue reading →
Recently I received a number of positive comments about a story I included in one of my bulletin articles. It was the story of the Monarch Butterfly. That story has long held a special place in my heart, and I … Continue reading →
