Browsing the June 2023 archive of PARISH BLOG - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
Our relationship with Christ
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 6/30/23
Our relationship with Christ is the ultimate starting point. The wellspring. Every good quality in our character, every kind action of our lives, every devout practice of our day must flow from this place where we encounter him in our hearts
Christ promises to acknowledge us before his Father
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 6/22/23
Christ promises to acknowledge us before his Father if we will acknowledge him. In what ways are we called to acknowledge Christ today? In what ways are we tempted to deny him, to distance ourselves from him?
Open our Hearts
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 6/15/23
Without cost we have received, without cost we are to give. Do we open our hearts to one another with the same reckless love and mercy that God opens His heart to us? How quickly the world could change if we did.
The Eucharist
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 6/06/23
The Eucharist is the most sacred thing in the world, and yet in his mercy, God has made it accessible. In the Eucharist, God bends to meet us. Appearing under the appearance of our daily nourishment, he makes it not just possible but simple — blessedly simple — to ... Read More »
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 6/01/23
On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we are reminded to encourage one another, to show affection and support. Can we do it? Can we do it in our daily interactions, in our families? Can we even do it on social media?