2022 archive of Blog
All Saints, November 1, 2022: To become a Saint
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 11/01/22
Funeral; lives marked by birth date, death date and dash between them
Think of the legacy that you leave after you die.
Think of the legacy established for you, before you were born.
Ancestors, family
Communion of Saints
to inspire us
... Read More »
October 30, 2022: Invite Jesus In
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/28/22
I’d like to give a shout out to the many Fall Sports Teams from the many High Schools that kids from our parish attend. You had some great wins, but unfortunately most of you ended the season with a loss. That’s too bad, because a loss does ... Read More »
October 23, 2022: Who are you supposed to be?
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/22/22
So who are you? Or rather, who do you needed to be of late? Perhaps you have needed to . . .
[Put on robot mask] go through the motions like a robot, you feel like you are simply “filing a slot.”
[Put on oversized sunglasses] or ... Read More »
October 16, 2022: "I wish the staff knew..."
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/14/22
When you come to church, do you feel part of a community, or do you come as in individual? Even those of you who are visiting, or watching at home on TV . . . do you feel part of something bigger than yourself? The teens ... Read More »
October 9, 2022: Be Like A Dog
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 10/08/22
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment…
If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend….
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time….
If you can eat the same food every day ... Read More »
October 2, 2022: Focus on Mission
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 9/30/22
with Fr. William Vos presiding
September 25, 2022: New Proverbs
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 9/23/22
We have many popular proverbs todays. See if you can finish these. I invite you to say out loud the ending of each proverb:
An apple a day . . . keeps the doctor away
Early bird . . . catches the worm
The grass is ... Read More »
September 18, 2022: Which Master Will You Serve?
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 9/15/22
[I show how I can control this toy car with a remote control device. I brag about it. Eventually I put down the remote control device and the car starts moving anyway . . . and even comes “at me” to harass me.]
You know remote ... Read More »
September 11, 2022: Nearly Whole
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 9/09/22
Sing: Lord of wisdom, Lord of truth, Lord of justice, Lord of mercy; walk beside us down the years till we see you in your glory. Striving to attain the heights, turning in a new direction, entering a lonely place, welcoming a friend or stranger.
Imagine ... Read More »
September 4, 2022: The Metaphor
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 9/02/22