Browsing the February 2015 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN

February 22, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 2/20/15

Lent is here!!!!!   And I know that for most of us, it just crept up on us.  I know that I wasn’t exactly prepared for it this year.  Well no matter if we are prepared for it or not, it is still here.  I hope we have all figured ... Read More »

Februrary 15, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 2/20/15

The following is from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:

 Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

 For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from ... Read More »

Februrary 8, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 2/20/15

This week I am headed to class in Chicago.  Please pray to God for His blessings on the class.  I will be there for spiritual direction training along with about 80 other priests from around the country.  Each year, I will be attending three one week sessions.  This is ... Read More »