Browsing the June 2016 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN

July 3, 2016

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 6/28/16

Living the Corporal Works of Mercy should be an everyday part of our life.  It is our call as Catholics.  Those in need are to be taken care of out of love.  It is the love of Christ that impels us forward to do this.  One of the things ... Read More »

June 26, 2016

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 6/22/16

Having a place to live in Minnesota is a big deal.  It is not easy to live on the street during the winter especially when it gets to minus 40 with the wind chill.  As Catholics living out the Corporal Works of Mercy, we are called to shelter the ... Read More »

June 19, 2016

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 6/21/16

The Second of the Corporal Works of Mercy is to give drink to the Thirsty.  There may not be many people who are thirsty up here, and yet this is what we are  called to do.  I really appreciate what the Bishops have written here as it give us ... Read More »

June 12, 2016

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 6/21/16

This week we begin the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy . We just covered the Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy.  Now it is time to live out these Corporal Works of Mercy.  There are millions of people starving each day, some in our own nation.  We can make a ... Read More »

June 5, 2016

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 6/21/16

Today, I write about the last of the Spiritual Works of Mercy.  Next week I will continue to write about the Corporal Works of Mercy.  We have to remember that the Spiritual Works of Mercy lead to living out the Corporal Works of Mercy. 

PRAYING FOR THE LIVING AND ... Read More »