PARISH VOICES

We had an outside dog named Duke on the farm when I was growing up. He had free rein to do as he pleased. He was pretty good at causing mischief and pretty bad at hiding it. A number of times he would approach us in the early morning acting as though nothing was wrong, but it was painfully clear that he had tangled with a skunk overnight. I am sure all of you know that smell, and when it is fresh and on a dog's fur, it's especially pungent. You might also be familiar with som

The decision to follow Christ is filled with much joy and wonder. It is a decision that takes us on a journey through the rest of our life. This journey is filled with high points, low points and all areas in-between. The Bible and the Church provide us with plenty of wisdom and guidance in which to follow His path. Fear not, for the Lord is with you and gives you all you need. His light, given to you at Baptism, shines within you. Our relationship with God is much like marri

To quote Fr. Tom, (again!), what a blessing we have in the Church! The church provides us with many tools to help us remember, enrich, and encourage our walk with Christ. This fills us up with His grace, mercy, and love. Many of us know what it is like to walk without Jesus in our lives—whether we met him later in life, or like many we may have done a bit of wandering away from the church at times. The chorus would respond with an overwhelming “Hallelujah” that walking throu