Six months of Covid-19, no end in sight. When will the limits and restrictions be lifted? When can we again cross borders? When will we...

We are part of a global, human community. Unfortunately, we are not always ready to pay attention to this. Our vision can be short and...

These are anxious times. Our entire global community faces the challenges of a pandemic. Despite all our efforts, at this point we do not...

The corona virus has impacted us in many ways – the need to isolate, to physically distance, to wear a mask at times, the importance of...

February 2 is sometimes referred to as Groundhog Day. There is a curious tradition attached to this day. In some places, it is held that...

Saints are a valued part of our Catholic Church tradition. They can be found in our Creed where we proclaim our belief in the “communion...

I’m not a farmer. In fact, I would not even call myself a gardener. However, by the kindness of others and good fortune, I find myself...

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28) We all bear burdens -...

Yogi Berra, was a long-time star catcher for the New York Yankees (apologies to those who don’t like the Yankees). After his playing...

Most of us have found our experience of Covid-19 disruptive and confusing. The time has been filled with uncertainty and a sense that we...

Our faith tradition as Christians holds that God has a dream. The Gospel of John expresses this dream in its prologue. It proclaims the...

“I miss the opportunity to hug my grandchildren.” During our experience of Covid-19 these words have been a common refrain from...

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you...

Being lost is a common experience. We have all been there many times, and in fact in many ways. Occasionally we can be lost while walking...

In place of Fr. John's regular weekly reflection, he has asked us to use the following from Stuart Kinney, a parishioner from St. John...

Here in the middle of Holy Week 2020, we find ourselves in a very different world. It seems to be a world with many losses. We have lost...

This Sunday we begin what we call Holy Week, that sacred season from Passion Sunday to Easter. As we bless the palms and listen to the...

Empty streets, solitary figures, lone persons, silent houses, separated communities. Physical distancing and isolation has been our life...