Category: Messages from Fr. Kevin
Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on Listening Sessions: Part 1 of 4
Last week, in my column, I shared the Archbishop’s report after the listening sessions around the Archdiocese. Before I give a few of my own reflections – which will be shared over the next few we... Read More
Report on the Archdiocesan Listening Sessions for the Continental Synod
Jan. 22, 2023 – Report on the Archdiocesan Listening Sessions for the Continental Synod In place of my usual Bulletin Column, I, Fr. Kevin, wanted to share the following report on the Listeni... Read More
Jan. 15, 2023 – Where was Fr. Kevin last week?
As I announced last weekend, I have been at a conference this past week. But what was it? For the last couple of years I have been part of an ongoing spiritual director-training program for pri... Read More
Reflections on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
As many of you heard, on Dec. 31, 2022, the final day of the year (and Feast day of a Saintly Pope, St. Sylvester), the retired Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away. I thought I’d share with you s... Read More
January 1 – From Infinity to Infancy
As we continue to celebrate the Christmas season and the Incarnation of Christ, I share with you the following reflection that I wrote, while on pilgrimage in Bethlehem, visiting the Church of the Nat... Read More
The Octave of Christmas! Masses at St. Patrick, Hampton/St. Mary, Ackley
The Octave of Christmas!Just a brief word today to say, “Merry Christmas!” May the wonder and beauty of the Mystery of Christmas shine ever more brightly, and be instilled ever more deeply in your... Read More
Mary in Advent
As Advent is a season of awaiting the birth of Christ, Mary, as His chosen Mother, is intimately bound up in this season, as she carried Him in her womb. To enter more deeply in this season, The Churc... Read More
