On behalf of myself and Fr. Garry Richmeier, who I know would really, really like to be here and the leadership of this parish: Fr. Don Farnan, who also could not be here – and Pat Marrin and the parishioners of St. James on behalf of Bishop Johnston, and the Deacon community of our diocese I wish to extend to you, most of all Nata, Our deepest and sincerest sympathies on the loss of your husband, Ross.  For 58 years as a couple, you enjoyed your good times and bad times and

There was an old monsignor who got moved from a parish in small town to a large parish in the city.  He retained his old habit of unlocking the Church at 6 in the morning, in spite of the daily Mass not being until 8:00 o’clock. It only took a few days before there was a man who was waiting for him ever morning bright and early at 6 who then stayed for the Mass. Curiosity got the best of him, and after a few more days, he asked the man who he found out was named John, “John,

There is the old saying:  the devil is in the details, but let’s adapt that a bit to say that grace, too, is in the details, because there are a few details we might miss in today’s Gospel if we aren’t paying attention  that brings added meaning to this encounter Jesus has. Like: “As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled through Samaria and Galilee.” Most of us should remember that Jews who want to remain ritually pure had nothing to do with Samaritans in Jesu

Perhaps it is because the Apostles drew similar conclusions as us after hearing Jesus tell his parable about the rich man and Lazarus:...