Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today, united with all the Catholic Schools throughout the United States, we being our annual celebration of “Catholic Schools Week.” It is a week of activities as we celebrate our identity and what a Catholic education has to offer. It is a special week for us at St. Joseph ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Our Scripture readings for this Sunday call us to reflect on our need to repent of our sins. The prophet Jonah preached repentance to the pagan city of Nineveh, and much to his surprise the people heeded his message. In our Gospel account Jesus said, “This is the time ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
When God created human beings, he did not create us to live in isolation but made us for community. Throughout our entire lives we encounter a variety of individuals who in one way or another influence our life. It can be a one- time encounter, a long term relationship, ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Many people experience times in their life which prove to be decisive turning points. They reach a cross roads where they are challenged with radically different choices which can change the entire direction of their life. God’s grace is at work calling a person to go down a new ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Once the people of a very poor parish set their hearts on acquiring an expensive set of figures for their Nativity scene. They worked hard to raise the funds to buy the figures which were made of rare porcelain. Eventually they had their Nativity set and they were very ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. Sometimes that title can intimidate people since we are called to use the Family of Nazareth as the model for home and family life. Perhaps the problem is that we have an idealized picture of it: angels whispering in the ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today's Gospel account presents us with that moment in human history when a humble teenage girl was asked to be the mother of the Savior. It is a scene that is filled with mystery, as the words of the angel echo in our ears, "For nothing will be impossible ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, the Church celebrates Gaudete Sunday, a Latin word that means “rejoice!” Today the rose colored candle on the Advent Wreath is lit and serves as a reminder that we are getting closer to Christmas. The light is getting brighter and is symbolic of ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
A teacher was explaining to her grade school students the value of cleanliness and a healthy lifestyle. She placed four worms in separate jars. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke. The third worm was ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
There are situations that come up in life that cry out for our immediate attention and we readily heed the warnings. We know from experience that to not be prepared can lead to unfavorable results.
Over 2000 years ago, Jesus told us that he would return in glory, and ... Read More »