Browsing the July 2016 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN
July 31, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 7/28/16
Summer is about over. It sure has gone fast. The school year is fast approaching and with it comes fall and the harvest. Time sure flies. I hope that everyone is having a safe and holy summer. I have a question for us all; during this summer have we ... Read More »
July 24, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 7/20/16
This week is my last week writing on the Corporal Works of Mercy. The important thing to do is to remember to live out not only the Corporal Works of Mercy but also the Spiritual Works of Mercy. Both are needed. We, as Catholics, are called to live these ... Read More »
July 17, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 7/20/16
The sixth Corporal Work of Mercy is to Bury the Dead. So how do we bury the dead. We should make sure that those who have died have a funeral. Catholics should have Funeral Masses. It should be a rare exception when a Mass is not celebrated for those ... Read More »
July 10, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 7/11/16
I remember the first time I visited a prison. It happened my second year of Seminary. I asked to be able to do prison ministry for the year. It opened my eyes. When those bars slam closed behind you and you’re locked in, it really makes you think, and ... Read More »