Browsing the 2017 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN

Highway to Heaven (Part 1, Chapter 4)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/05/17

Part 1, Chapter 4

I drive a lot of miles.  I need to be able to trust that my car will get me from point A to point B with no problems.  I know how to do simple maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations and filling the car ... Read More »

The Grass is Greener on the Other Side (Part 1, Chapter 3)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/04/17

Part 1, Chapter 3  

We are not all called to be Mother Teresa of Calcutta.  Each of us has a particular vocational call from God.  And we live this out in our own unique manner.  In living our vocation, we are each called to holiness.  This is the universal ... Read More »

To be Devout or not to be, that is the question. (Part 1, Chapter 2)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/03/17

Part 1, Chapter 2

Looks can be deceiving.  Many times we see someone, we make a judgment.  Imagine that you have not seen the image below before.  What would we think?  Is the man a criminal, has he done something wrong?  There would be many thoughts going through our ... Read More »

Journey with St. Francis De Sales: "Introduction to the Devout Life" (Part 1, Chapter 1)

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 1/02/17

Part 1, Chapter 1

Today begins a series of writings on the Book Introduction to the Devout Life, by St. Francis De Sales.  It is a classic and lots could be said.  For more information on St. Francis De Sales click on the link provided. Short Biography of St. Francis ... Read More »