2016 archive of Blog
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C, March 13, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 3/16/16
Have you ever felt as if you are “bound up?” That is, that you are tied up with so much going on . . . work issues, family stuff or just the normal “getting through” a day? It is not a nice feeling to be burdened or pressured.
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Third Sunday of Lent, Year C, February 28, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 2/29/16
I want you to do something. Take the blue hymnal, if you don’t have one (or if it feels too heavy) take the “Voices as One” book. Now hold it above your head until I tell you to put it down.
Here’s a question . . . How ... Read More »
Second Sunday of Lent, Year C, February 21, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 2/22/16
Do you remember the Stanford Prison Experiment? This was back in the 1971, held at Stanford. University (California, near San Jose). The experiment was designed by Phil Zimbardo. He created a study whereby student volunteers of Stanford were either put in the position of being a prisoner or a ... Read More »
First Sunday of Lent, Year C, February 14, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 2/16/16
How do you want to improve this Lent? What are you going to do or stop doing to become close to God?
The gospel talks about three temptations that Jesus faced: Body needs,
Power
Not trusting God.
What are you temptations? Fear? Sweets?
Laziness? the ... Read More »
Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 2/11/16
Last night was Carnival Time for many people all over the world. Especially in New Orleans, there were folks wearing all sorts of masks [show various masks] in what is known as Mardi Gras. Which means, “Fat Tuesday.” The tradition started as people were observing Lent, but with no ... Read More »
Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C, January 24, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 1/25/16
Ok, I would like to get to know all of you a bit better. Please raise your hand if you . . .
left handed when you write
born in the Princeton Hospital
hazel eyes
had your wisdom teeth pulled out
graduated from a high school in ... Read More »
Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C, January 17, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 1/18/16
Sing refrain one:
To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn. And a time to every purpose under heaven.
Well, this was not the time for the MN Vikings. Of course it was a tough loss last weekend. And any sports loss (or win) can ... Read More »
The Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2016, Year C, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 1/12/16
The baptism of Jesus marks that end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
All through the next 12 months we will be hearing about Jesus, especially as we focus on his mercy in the YEAR OF MERCY. So I want to give you seven things ... Read More »
Mary, the Holy Mother of God (New Year’s Day), January 1, 2016, by Fr. Kevin Anderson
Posted by Michele Skeim on 1/05/16
This is the time of year for mystery . . . the beauty and mystery of the season; the mystery of Mary’s devotion to her newborn son; the mystery of wondering what the New Year will bring.
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions (which are not a ... Read More »