October 2024 archive of Pastor's Notes
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 10/25/24
“If only all the people of the Lord were prophets! If only the Lord would bestow his spirit on them!” (Numbers 11:29). I’ve been talking to parishioner participation the last few weeks. Last week, I spoke about our need to fully, actively, and consciously engage in our participation at ... Read More »
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 10/25/24
Last week, I wrote of how creation itself in the fall gives a glimpse of God’s Glory. This is hardly a new insight. Every two weeks on Sunday, priests, religious, and some laity will pray the Canticle of Daniel during Morning Prayer (Daniel 3:57-88). It reminds us that just ... Read More »
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Maria Franxman on 10/25/24
The New Albany Deanery Schools, including HFS, start Fall Break this weekend. The school year is quickly passing. This always reminds me of how quickly life is passing by. Days into weeks into months into years, all in a blink of an eye. It is good to pause and ... Read More »