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Lectio Divina – Part III
Part III of a IV Part Series by Jim Batson How it Started Being a convert to Catholicism, I have been on a spiritual journey most of my adult life. Some parts of the journey have been less spiritually involved than others, and there has certainly been a build-up in depth and breadth of faith…
Lectio Divina – Part II
Part II of a IV Part Series by Fr. Paul Gros Before we even begin to pray, we must first place ourselves in a comfortable position and allow ourselves to become silent, quieting our hearts. Sometimes taking a few minutes to focus on our breathing while slowly reciting a small prayer phrase like “Come Holy…
Lectio Divina – Part I
Part I of a IV Part Series by Fr. Paul Gros “Lord, teach us how to pray!” (Mt 6:9) This was the request by Jesus’ disciples in Matthew’s Gospel as they observed Jesus Himself praying. To be in relationship with God, our Creator, is the desire of every human heart whether we know it or…
Charity Incarnate
Which Ministry is Right for You? by Lynn Garro One of the great things I love about St. Margaret Church is the number of ministry opportunities that are available to our parishioners. I have often said that St. Margaret has a ministry for everyone! I am involved in several, in varying degrees of participation, (another…
Sundry Ruminations
What Legacy are you Creating? by Fr. Jamin Scott David As I finished seminary at Notre Dame in New Orleans, my class realized that there was a tradition that the graduating men would leave a gift behind for the seminary. I realized soon enough that each class was very unique, and their gift said a…
Sundry Ruminations
The Way of Life is Through a Cross! by Father Jamin Scott David Trouble is really the context of today’s Gospel. We hear the familiar words in John’s Gospel today that are spoken often at funerals. “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” We tend to think that Jesus said these words with confidence. But…
All Are Welcome
St. Margaret has certainly seen its share of disasters. In a recent sermon, Fr. Jamin retells the beautiful story of our Church in action. In the aftermath of the 2016 flood, our community realized a humanitarian crisis was brewing on I-12. People were literally stuck on the interstate for more than 48 hours with no…
Are You In Love?
A Review of Timothy O’Malley’s Becoming Eucharistic People by Savanna Balado “In the Eucharist, we are taught how to love our neighbor because we are receiving Love Itself.” A couple of months ago I had the privilege of diving into Timothy O’Malley’s thought provoking and convicting book “Becoming Eucharistic People” with some beautiful fellow parishioners…
Passionate Reflections
It’s always interesting to “hear the perspective” of the young men and women who participate in our annual Passion Play. Here are a few of their annual “Passionate Reflections: Reflections From Megan Ourso, Director We are at one of our first practices, and I hear talking and some giggles as Audrey and William walk…
Forget Ourselves
“Let us learn from Him to forget ourselves, to devote ourselves to the service of God and the good of men.” Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Lent is a special season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This year the creative leadership of St. Margaret, St. Thomas Chapel, Catholic Church in Albany/Springfield posed an especially unique challenge to…