Browsing the 2015 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN
October 25, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 10/23/15
Over the past few weeks, I have been writing about silence in the Liturgy. I will continue with that theme today. It has been my intention to systematically go through the Liturgy and talk about moments of silence. Last week in covering this topic, I was able to talk ... Read More »
October 18, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 10/23/15
Last week I began writing about silence in the Liturgy and covered the moment of silence that comes after the homily. I plan to continue writing about the topic of silence, and this column includes a long quote from a book I was reading a couple of days ago ... Read More »
October 11, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 10/07/15
As we know we have a lot of silence in the Mass, and I wrote about this two weeks ago. There is silence at the point in the Mass where the priest says, “Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.” Here ... Read More »
October 4, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 10/07/15
This week is clergy conference for the Diocese of Duluth. We will be learning about spiritual healing. That is, we will be learning about Exorcism and Deliverance. This is a much needed topic to learn about as more and more people turn away from God and dabble in things ... Read More »
September 27, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 10/07/15
Sometimes people ask me how my nap was during Mass. At first, I didn’t understand what they meant, but now I know what they are asking. Many people are not used to long periods of silence. It is because at most parishes, things seem to go from one thing ... Read More »
September 20, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/16/15
It is hard as a priest to see people in so much pain, people who are looking for help and who have no hope of being helped. I see this so often, I see people who’s faces carry so much anger and unforgiveness. I see people who would rather ... Read More »
September 13, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/16/15
I am writing this as I am returning home from Kenya. The plan is (if everything goes all right) that I am home for Masses this weekend. Thanks for your prayers. The question in the Gospel is a question we all need to answer for ourselves. “But who do ... Read More »
September 6, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/03/15
I am still away, in Kenya. Know of my prayers for all of you. Please pray for me. I thank Fr. George Zeck for being there for the Masses this weekend. I will be returning later this week on Thursday, September 10. During this time if there are any ... Read More »
August 30, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/03/15
I am away, still in Kenya. Know of my prayers for all of you. Please pray for me. I thank Fr. George Zeck for being there for the Masses this weekend. I will be returning late on Thursday, September 10. During this time if there are any emergencies, please ... Read More »
August 23, 2015
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 9/03/15
I will be leaving this Tuesday, August 25, for Kenya. I will be leaving very early in the morning. I will return late on Thursday, September 10. Fr. George Zeck, a very good friend of mine who is retired, will be here to cover the Masses on the weekends ... Read More »