Very Rev. Christopher BrashearsNov 8, 20183 minMass Plunge: Prayer before MassAs I mentioned before, praying before Mass helps us to center and to focus on the mysteries we are about to enter. To help with this, I...
Very Rev. Christopher BrashearsNov 2, 20183 minReasonableReasonable Recently, a few individuals have come to me voicing concerns over some of the changes that we have enacted since July. ...
Very Rev. Christopher BrashearsOct 26, 20183 minFrom a Sermon by St. BernardFrom a Sermon from Saint Bernard, abbot - All Saints Day “Calling the saints to mind inspires, or rather arouses in us, above all else, a...
Very Rev. Christopher BrashearsOct 20, 20182 minMass Plunge: Raise your voiceAt the Council of Vatican II, the Council fathers were dismayed that many of the faithful, when they went to Mass, were, in many ways,...
Very Rev. Christopher BrashearsOct 13, 20182 minMass Plunge: PrepareSome Catholics mention that they aren’t getting very much out of Mass. I would liken their experience to a kid at the swimming pool who...