The foundation of the Christian life is hospitality.  We are called to welcome God in our lives and to welcome those in need.  The message of Jesus is so clear about it.  The woman in the first reading is a… Continue reading

          Today is the Solemnity of the birth of John the Baptist and an opportunity to reflect on the mission to be a herald of the Good News of Jesus Christ. I often wonder if we are back in time… Continue reading

Last night (6/13/26), Bishop Mark came to St Joseph’s in Scotia, NY and celebrated the 4 pm Mass with us. (He will be going to the other two parishes that we are connected with in July and August.) In his… Continue reading

I know this is a little late, but our parishes are looking at a change in leadership in 2 and how we will work together in a new model. This was my homily from the Solemnity of the Body and… Continue reading

This week is a week of memory for me. On Tuesday, June 2, I was ordained a priest in 1990. On June 5, 1978, my father died after a yearlong battle with cancer. I am always aware of the dichotomy… Continue reading