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Category: Messages from Fr. Kevin

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
Reflections on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Reflections on Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Posted on January 10, 2023 by FHC
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

January 1 – From Infinity to Infancy

Posted on December 27, 2022 by FHC
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! Masses at St. Patrick, Hampton/St. Mary, Ackley

Posted on December 27, 2022 by FHC
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
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