2024 archive of Blog
August 18, 2024: Open Hands
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 8/17/24
Every gesture demands a response. [Have a server come and respond to my gestures, e.g. high five, handshake, thumbs up.] You come up at communion time with the gesture of your hands open and what’s the response?
[I imitate giving communion as I say, “Body of Christ.”]
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August 11, 2024: Jesus, Bread of Life
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 8/10/24
August 4, 2024: Prophets Abound
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 8/03/24
Ever meet a prophet?
• Are we able to see the presence of God in others?
• Are we able to recognize that God speaks through others?
• Do we see and acknowledge the prophets of our own time?
What are the qualities that stand out to you ... Read More »
July 28, 2024: Holy Fragments
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 7/25/24
Reflection by Molly Weyrens, Pastoral Associate:
I remember a time when I was living in Duluth and I was talking to my friend, Lezlie. She wanted to invite me over for dinner but said, “Well, I just don’t know if we have enough lasagna to feed you.” To ... Read More »
July 21, 2024: Making Time to Reflect
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 7/20/24
Cantor sings: Slow it down, Take a breath, Close your eyes, Rest your head, Just let go and let it be. He still holds the world while you sleep.
He says "Come to Me and I will give you rest"
Why do you pray? To ask for ... Read More »
July 14, 2024: Don't Give Up
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 7/13/24
I need a couple of volunteers, some teenagers or young adults. [I walk on stilts and have them attempt to also walk on stilts]. It’s not easy to do. But I like the fact that they got back on and tried it again. That’s the spirit.
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July 7, 2024: A Requirement of Being a Christian
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 7/03/24
The first parish that I was assigned to as a priest was in Little Falls. It’s a great community and everyone loves the baby priest, etc. Well, during that time I used to ride my bicycle all the time because the rectory was in town. I was ... Read More »
June 30, 2024: The 5 T's of Healing
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 6/28/24
The gospel deals with healings. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have Jesus with us today to heal all the sicknesses and illnesses that surround us? Well in a sense we are all called to be healers, Maybe not bringing someone back to life like Jesus did, but ... Read More »
June 23, 2024: Embracing New Beginnings [Mission Appeal Homily]
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 6/21/24
My sincerest gratitude to the Most Rev. Bishop Patrick M. Neary, to the Pastor Fr Kevin Anderson and to all of you, for welcoming me to your Parish/Church and for giving me this opportunity to make this Mission Appeal.
I am Fr. Florante Moren of the ... Read More »
June 16, 2024: Doing Boring or Mundane Things
Posted by Jennifer Adams on 6/14/24
What do we do with all the turmoil occurring all over the world? The fighting, the wars, the shootings, the issues over climate, tension in politics? Well, there’s a TV commercial that has an answer. It's from a bank called PNC (Provident National Bank) and basically tells us ... Read More »