Ramblings of a country pastor

The concept of government as God is nothing new.  In olden times Pharaohs and Caesars declared themselves to be gods.  They were despots. ...

This is a variation of my homily this morning.  NOt exact wording as I do not write down my homilies. The Gospel reading today starts wi...

There has never been a time in history where human life has been fully protected and respected.  Humanity has always seemed to be at odds wi...

Lost in all of the drama of what happened in my parish over the last few weeks, was the summer camp for teen men that I run, Camp Maccabee. ...

For years, I have been preaching from the pulpit that forgiveness is the ultimate act of self-preservation.  I have spoken at length for the...

For those who read my prior blog post on my parish's long Good Friday, this is the follow up.  To those who haven't, I suggest readi...

My Church sits dormant.  It is lifeless.  No sacraments can be celebrated in her right now.  Late Saturday night, she was desecrated.  Her c...