Browsing the 2017 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN
God: The Perfect Judge (The 6th Meditation) (Part 1, Chapter 14)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/15/17
Part 1, Chapter 14
We live in a corrupt world. So many times we see judges who are corrupt making judgments that are unfair and totally unjust. Sometimes, I think, that this is how people think God will judge them. We place our judgment on how God will judge ... Read More »
Death: It will come (The 5th Meditation) (Part 1, Chapter 13)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/14/17
Part 1, Chapter 13
There are some things that we can never avoid. If I jump off a bridge, gravity will pull me down. The same is true with death, it will happen. We never know when death will happen. It comes when it comes, some after many years ... Read More »
I did it my WAY (The 4th Meditation) (Part 1, Chapter 12)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/13/17
Part 1, Chapter 12
Sin is the opposite of being faithful to God. Pride, selfishness, vanity and much more can be found in those who sin. “I did it my way,” as the famous song by Frank Sinatra says, that is really what sin is. The truly devote humble ... Read More »
Heart Transplant (The 3rd Meditation) (Part 1, Chapter 11)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/12/17
Part 1, Chapter 11
At Mass today, the first week in Ordinary time year 1, the first reading comes from Hebrews. In it says, “Take care, brothers and sisters, that none of you may have an evil and unfaithful heart, so as to forsake the living God” (Hebrews 3:12). ... Read More »
The Past is in the Past (The 2nd Meditation) (Part 1, Chapter 10)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/11/17
Part 1, Chapter 10
We continue the meditations that St. Francis De Sales gives. Today, we are on the second one. Each of the meditations starts with us in preparation, and the first step is to “Place yourself in the presence of God” (Introduction to the Devout Life, 13). ... Read More »
Meditation on Creation (The 1st Meditation) (Part 1, Chapter 9)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/10/17
Part 1, Chapter 9
These meditations will be very personal and intimate. So during the course of these ten meditations, I will be writing very little. Please take the time to pray with the meditations and spend time in a quiet place with no tv, or other distractions ... Read More »
Meditation leads to Purification (Part 1, Chapter 8)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/08/17
Part 1, Chapter 8
In order for us to get rid of the roots, we need to have contrition, that is, we need to feel sorry. This is more than just feeling sorry because we want to get out of trouble or because it caused some hurt feelings. This ... Read More »
We have to get to the Root of the Matter (Part 1, Chapter 7)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/08/17
Part 1, Chapter 7
I like to look at flowers. They are beautiful. Roses, Tulips, Mums… the list could go on and on. Still, there is one flower I am not too fond of and that is Dandelions. Why, because they are a weed and they are extremely ... Read More »
Confession: Is that really a sin??? (Part 1, Chapter 6)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/07/17
Part 1, Chapter 6
Many times as a priest people ask about confession. There is much confusion about this beautiful Sacrament. St. Francis De Sales in Chapter 6 talks about a taboo subject in our day. Confession is avoided at most costs. We don’t like to admit that we ... Read More »
Rome wasn't built in a day (Part 1, Chapter 5)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/06/17
Part 1, Chapter 5
Rome wasn’t built in a day. Nor will perfection, or as close to perfection as we can get in this life happen in a day. It takes time. There will be steps in the right direction and then steps backwards. Holy people are not made in an ... Read More »