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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 »
January 1, 2017
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/28/16
For a few years now we have been giving out a book at Christmas. This year we continued that tradition with the book “Introduction to the Devout Life,” by St. Francis De Sales. This book is a classic. Every adult in the parish should get a copy, and please ... Read More »
December 25, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/21/16
Merry Christmas!!! Or should I say Merry Christ Mass!!!
What a gift to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Now we can sing the Gloria because God is so, so good to us. Now we can rejoice with the angels in Heaven. It is indeed Christmas. We celebrate His birth in ... Read More »
December 18, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/21/16
Next Sunday is Christmas!!! Okay, I know that I am not shocking any of you in saying that. We wait the whole year to celebrate Christmas. We have this idea that Christmas will make everything better. And it does because of the birth of Jesus. But without His death, ... Read More »
December 11, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 12/13/16
This Sunday we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Advent has the two fold preparation: preparing for Jesus’ first coming and preparing for Jesus’ second coming. The first weeks of Advent are more focused on preparing for Jesus’ second coming and the last two are more focused on preparing ... Read More »
December 4, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/30/16
Thanksgiving is over, and now we continue our journey towards Christmas. As part of our journey toward Christmas, this week we will celebrate the Immaculate Conception. This is the conception of Mary in her mother Ann’s womb. By Prevenient Grace, Mary was conceived in her mother’s womb without the ... Read More »
November 27, 2016
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 11/30/16
It is the First Sunday of Advent, which means Christmas is on the way. This is the time to prepare our minds and hearts for the Lord. This is the time to make more room for the Lord in our lives. This short penitential season which last four Sundays ... Read More »