Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

As a convert, there are still a great number of things that I have been unable to create habit forming devotions to, despite my acceptance of the Catholic faith. I wish I was better at getting to, and properly receiving the graces associated with the Sacrament of...
Commandery 381 – 29th Annual Wish Tree

Commandery 381 – 29th Annual Wish Tree

A special thank you goes out to all members of Commandery 381 (West Seneca, New York) for making this year’s Christmas “Wish Tree” a success, most notably Captain Thomas Fischer. This will be the 29th year for our annual Parish “Wish Tree” at St. John XXIII, Parish,...
The World, Waiting for a Sign

The World, Waiting for a Sign

We have all seen them, either on the big screen, little screen, or even in real life. That man standing on the street corner, holding the sign that says the end is near. They are often dismissed by the general public as crazy, a religious zealot taking his reading of...
Third Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent

Oh Gaudete Sunday, how I long for you to come every year. There are a great number of reasons to be excited when it comes to Gaudete Sunday. Living in the Northeast, it means I am one week closer to the end of Winter, God (and almost everyone else I know) knows that I...