Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
When John the Baptist saw Jesus at the Jordan River and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world,” he was proclaiming a profound truth about the mission of the Messiah. Jesus was sent into the world for sinners, whose coming was foretold ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today we are celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord. The word “epiphany” means a manifestation or revelation. Literally, a “drawing back of the veil.” On this day the veil is drawn back on a great and wonderful mystery, namely, that Jesus Christ is the Savior not only of the ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. It is fitting that as we begin calendar year 2017, we take the time to reflect on Mary and her role in the life of the Church, and in our individual lives.
Mary is placed before us ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
“And the Word became flesh and made its dwelling among us!” Christmas is all about the Incarnation. God’s Son came down to earth, took on our human nature so as to experience everything we humans experience (with the exception of sin), so as to confer on us a dignity. ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
There are some people who fear, maybe even dread, the approach of Christmas. It’s not Christmas itself that causes this fear but surrounding circumstances.
For some it’s the hassle and the extra work. For others it’s the strain put on their already overstretched ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
Our Scripture readings today have comforting words for us. Isaiah, in our first reading, says: “Be strong, fear not!” In the second reading St. James tells us to “Be patient and do not lose heart.” And in our Gospel account we have the ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
The readings for this Second Sunday of Advent remind us that the Kingdom of God is not some pie in the sky place that awaits us in the future. We are the builders of the Kingdom in our midst and what we are ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
Happy New Year! That’s right. Today, as we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year. Therefore it is most appropriate for us to wish one another a happy new year. Why? Read on!
Christians live in cyclical, not linear ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Dear sisters and brother in Christ,
Today we bring the liturgical year to an end with the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Our Gospel account from John has Jesus reigning from the Cross and having two thieves hanging one on each side of him.
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Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
The Church’s liturgical year is drawing closer to its end. As it does, our Scripture readings focus our attention on the end of the age and the return of the Lord Jesus in glory. The Scripture readings also invite us to reflect on our own mortality and the reality ... Read More »