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Category: Messages from Fr. Kevin

March 26 – Holy Spirit at work in the Archdiocese

March 26 – Holy Spirit at work in the Archdiocese

Posted on March 24, 2023 by FHC
March 26 – Holy Spirit at work in the Archdiocese A parish mission called “Holy Spirit: God’s Healing Fire” will be happening every evening starting tonight until March 28, in Bellevue, Ia. I ... Read More
March 19, 2023  – The Seven Penitential Psalms

March 19, 2023  – The Seven Penitential Psalms

Posted on March 21, 2023 by FHC
In there Book of Psalms in the Bible, there are Seven Psalms that have been considered as the traditional Penitential Psalms; that is where the psalmists recognize their sins, shortcomings, and fail... Read More
Why No-Meat Fridays During Lent?

Why No-Meat Fridays During Lent?

Posted on March 14, 2023 by FHC
On Fridays during Lent, we abstain from meat. It’s one of those things that Catholics seem to beknown for (Friday night Fish Fry!). But, why?We abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent in commemorat... Read More
Message from Fr. Kevin – An Inspiring Story of Faith in Japan

Message from Fr. Kevin – An Inspiring Story of Faith in Japan

Posted on February 28, 2023 by FHC
February 26, 2023 – An Inspiring Story of Faith in Japan On Feb. 6, we celebrated the Feast of Saint Paul Miki and Companions. In the late 1500s the Catholic Faith in Nagasaki, Japan, had grown to a... Read More
Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on the Listening Sessions: Part 4 of 4

Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on the Listening Sessions: Part 4 of 4

Posted on February 14, 2023 by FHC
February 19, 2023 – My Reflections on the Listening Sessions: Part 4 of 4 Forming Habits and Demands on Time My final thought on the “Listening Sessions:” In speaking to some of our younger fami... Read More
February 12, 2023 – Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on the Listening Sessions: Part 3 of 4

February 12, 2023 – Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on the Listening Sessions: Part 3 of 4

Posted on February 10, 2023 by FHC
This is a continuation of my reflections on the Archbishop’s summary of the Listening Sessions. If you missed past bulletin columns, you can find them online at www.franklinhardincatholic.org under ... Read More
Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on Listening Sessions: Part 2 of 4

Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on Listening Sessions: Part 2 of 4

Posted on January 31, 2023 by FHC
This is a continuation of my reflections on the Archbishop’s summary of the Listening Sessions. If you missed past bulletin columns, you can find them online at www.franklinhardincatholic.org under ... Read More
Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on Listening Sessions: Part 1 of 4

Fr. Kevin’s Reflections on Listening Sessions: Part 1 of 4

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 by FHC
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

Report on the Archdiocesan Listening Sessions for the Continental Synod

Posted on January 23, 2023 by FHC
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?

Jan. 15, 2023 – Where was Fr. Kevin last week?

Posted on January 16, 2023 by FHC
  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
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Cancellations for Sunday, March 15

  • St. Mary, Ackley – 8:30 AM Mass is cancelled for March 15.
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