Category: Messages from Fr. Kevin
The Incarnation of Christ
As we prepare to enter into the Christmas season this week and celebrate the Incarnation of Christ, I share with you the following reflection that I wrote, while on pilgrimage in Bethlehem, visiting t... Read More
Entering Advent with the Blessed Virgin Mary
There are many layers to the “waiting” in Advent. But one of those layers of waiting is waiting with Mary as she awaits the birth of her Son who is also the Messiah and Savior (and any mother out ... Read More
Statement from the Iowa Bishops on COVID Vaccine
Click here to read the full statement from Iowa’s bishops.... Read More
It’s Back – Fr. Kevin’s Advent Playlist
To help you more fully enter into this season of ADVENT, I share with you all my ADVENT playlist…EXPANDED upon even from LAST YEAR! WARNING: the style of music of this playlist is highly subject... Read More
Christ the King
Today’s Feast brings a close to our Liturgical Year (next Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent, marks the beginning of a new Liturgical Year). Which brings one to reflect on what a year it’s been! P... Read More
Indulgences – Part 2
Last week I talked about Indulgences, and what they are. Thus, if you have not read last week’s bulletin column I strongly encourage you to do so before you read this one. This week I want to talk a... Read More
Indulgences – Part 1
In the Lutheran and other Protestant denominations, October 31, the Eve of All Saints Day, is known as “Reformation Day,” as this was the day Martin Luther hung his famous “95 Theses.” The mai... Read More
Christ the King and All Saints Day
In the old Liturgical Calendar (pre-Vatican II), The Feast of Christ the King was celebrated the Sunday before All Saints and All Souls Day (Nov. 1 and 2 respectively), Christ’s Kingship giving us a... Read More
