Fr. Christian Mathis | January 31, 2012
Be Cheerful. Maxim #30 As a boy I was heavily involved with Scouting. In my opinion, Scouting has the ability to teach boys the values that will make them good men. The core of scouting can be summed up well in the Scout Law. One of the points of the Scout Law is: A Scout [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | January 3, 2012
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, nine ladies dancing. On this ninth day of Christmas we turn our attention to the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. Often I have heard people speak about discerning where the Holy Spirit is leading them. It can sometimes be a process fraught [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 12, 2011
How will we join Jesus in announcing a year of favor? Listen here.
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 4, 2011
O Come, O Come Immanuel, And Ransom Captive Israel. O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. –Entrance Antiphon for the Second Sunday of Advent What is it that has you imprisoned? Whatever [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | October 11, 2011
Eye has not seen nor ear heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9) This morning at St. Thomas we gather to celebrate the life of Frank Cleary. I first remember meeting Frank at one of our parish finance board meetings. [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | September 27, 2011
In the beginning, God created heaven and earth. (Genesis 1:1) God made us. Not only did God make us, he also created the heavens and the earth. Do you ever wonder what God was thinking as he formed the heavens and the earth for us? Do you ever imagine Him there working away to create [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | March 9, 2011
Each year you give us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the Paschal Mystery with mind and heart renewed. You give us a spirit of loving reverence for you, Our Father, and of willing service to our neighbor. -First Preface for Lent Last night at our parish I celebrated Mardi Gras by hearing [...]
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