Cami Smalley calls this the “Mindful Pause,” and wrote a wonderful book by that name. It speaks to me because I tend to rush along with life, and at times end up tumbling along with life, or tripping over everything flying around in my life, or reacting to life’s curveballs...
Dear parishioners, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of you who actively participated in the recent listening session. Your input regarding the proposed changes in our church has been invaluable. During these sessions, we focused on three significant proposed changes: the...
Guardian Angels Catholic Church is looking to expand its social justice efforts in the mission fields. Pamela Germ recently joined the parish and has agreed to help with this initiative. She is an active member of Risen Savior Missions (RSM), an all-volunteer organization based here in the Twin...
Dear Beloved Parishioners, Grace and peace be with you all. As the Pastor of Guardian Angel's Catholic Church, I am looking forward to the upcoming listening session that will be crucial in shaping the future of our beloved church. This session will focus on the proposed reconfiguration of our...
This photo looks rather familiar. Quite frustrating actually, if I do say so myself. It makes me uncomfortable when I can’t see where I’m going. Whoa… I sure hope that doesn’t mean that I am uncomfortable with “mystery,” or what does that say about my faith...
Worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow. Worry empties today of its strength. ~ Corrie Ten Boom Why do I find this so hard to live out? So if I interpret this correctly, worry is really an insult to God – a lack of faith in him on my part. Kind of human and normal, but...
Dear Parishioners of Guardian Angels, May grace and peace be with you all. I hope this message finds you well and blessed. Last week, I shared an article discussing the ongoing conversation and desire to reconfigure our church, specifically by "opening and focusing" our sanctuary. This...
Don't carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as stepping stones to rise above them. Somewhere recently I heard the description that when we carry all of our mistakes and fears and burdens around it is like an over-stuffed back-pack. I’ve felt...
Dear Parishioners of Guardian Angels Catholic Church, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and high spirits. As your pastor, it is my duty and privilege to address matters that concern our spiritual journey and the enhancement of our worship experience. With the future wall being...
Be so happy that when other look at you they become happy. I found this in my Doctor’s examining room, and it spoke to me! I like to be a happy person. I see how that affects the people around me and it makes me all warm inside. But this assumes there are degrees of happiness &ndash...
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