Browsing the 2014 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN
December 14, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/10/14
It is the third Sunday of Advent. Today, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is a Latin word which means “rejoice.” Are we rejoicing with expectation of the coming of the Lord? We are anticipating His coming, and it is a penitential season, but to do penance does not mean ... Read More »
December 7, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/10/14
It is Advent, and on Monday, December 8, we celebrate the Immaculate Conception. This is when Mary was conceived in her Mother’s womb without stain of Original Sin. Mary is given a special grace in order for this to happen. It is called prevenient grace. This grace allows her ... Read More »
November 30, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/26/14
It is Advent, the first Sunday in preparation for Christmas. We are given these Sundays of preparation to get our hearts ready for Jesus to be born. Have we made room for Him in our hearts? Could we make more room for him in our hearts? God, Jesus, comes ... Read More »
November 23, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/26/14
This weekend we celebrate Christ the King Sunday, which is our religious celebration. This coming Thursday, we celebrate Thanksgiving, which is our national celebration. I really enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving each year. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, green beans, fruit salad, pumpkin pie, apple pie, and pecan pie. So, ... Read More »
November 16, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/26/14
This weekend we celebrate the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Next weekend we celebrate Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. These are the last two weeks of this liturgical year. On Sunday, November 30 we will celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent, which begins the new liturgical ... Read More »
November 9, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/06/14
Thank God the national, state and local elections are over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now we can get down to more important things. Like watching football without election commercials. In all seriousness though, I am always happy when election season is done since every election season seems to be starting earlier, and earlier. ... Read More »
November 2, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/06/14
This weekend begins November and a month to remember the dead. As we get older, we know more and more people who have died. We miss them. Miss being around them, hearing their voice, their laugher, there is just so much we miss about those who have died. Death ... Read More »
October 26, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/06/14
I heard a talk about “How far is too far.” This is an interesting question. It is a question that pops up all too often with regards to different sins. The question is really not a good question. By asking this question the line is already being crossed. Maybe ... Read More »
October 19, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/06/14
Time sure flies by, it feels like a year ago since I witnessed my brother’s wedding and this weekend makes it only a month. WOW!!! The fall colors are basically gone, we have experienced our first frost (I know it was about three weeks ago), High School football is ... Read More »
October 12, 2014
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/06/14
It is good to be back. I am happy, very happy to say that!!!! I am happy that now I can be here for a while and help with things around here. Too much traveling makes one miss home.
Last weekend we kicked off the beginning of the 125th ... Read More »