Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
The parable in today’s Gospel account invites us to ask ourselves the question: "How well am I using the gifts that God has given to me?" As I think about it, I find that the words of St. Teresa of Kolkata can be a source for reflection and inspiration. ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today’s Second Reading speaks to us about grieving. Grieving is a part of life. The early Christians believed that Jesus would return soon and take them to heaven. This made it difficult for them to accept the death of some of their members before Jesus returned in glory. St. ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. We not only honor those men and women who have received from the Church the official title of “saint,” but all the holy men and women of ages past, to the present day, who are now one with God in the ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
The human heart is comprised of four chambers, two upper and two lower. All four chambers must work together in order for the heart to function properly and be healthy.
Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel account that the greatest commandment in the law is, “You shall love the ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today the Church continues to lift up before our eyes men and women who lived lives of outstanding holiness and model for us what being a disciple of Christ is all about. On October 10, 2020, Carlo Acutis was beatified and given the title “Blessed” by the Church. The ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Our readings this Sunday give us a glimpse into the Kingdom of Heaven and offer us hope of salvation. Images of feasts, fatted calves, rich food, and choice wines, the Prophet Isaiah tells of a time when the Lord God will wipe away our tears, and destroy death forever. ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
This Wednesday, October 7, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Pope St. Pius V established it as a feast in 1573 to thank God for the victory of the Christians in the Battle of Lepanto, a victory attributed to the intercession of the Blessed Mother through ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
One of the best things we can give to another person is our word. But it is easy to give our word as it doesn’t cost us anything then and there. The cost comes later, if and when we honor our word.
When the father in today’s parable asked ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
The parable in today’s Gospel account is one of the more challenging one’s that Jesus tells. Most people hear it and say that what is taking place is unfair. Why should those who only worked one hour in the vineyard get the same amount of pay as those who ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today’s Gospel deals with another one of the most challenging demands of discipleship, that being forgiveness. None of us gets through life without being hurt by others. How do we deal with these hurts? They can provide us with an opportunity to grow, or they can become a stumbling ... Read More »