by Jennie Murphy | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog Articles
Happy Feast of St. Patrick. This feast is not simply a day to have fun. St. Patrick’s life was one of bravery and creativity while listening to God’s call. May we all respond to God’s call to us with bravery and creativity! St. Patrick, pray for...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog Articles
This month, Pope Francis asks each of us to pray for all victims of abuse. The Holy Father calls the Church to respond in a concrete way to those who have suffered. As a Church community, we should not shy away from these tough conversations. In all of this, we unite...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog Articles
Perhaps we don’t realize it, but whenever we pray, we renew the image of God within us. Even when we pray on the Click to Pray app or pray for the Pope’s prayer intentions, we shine forth with the image of God. The biblical passage that underlies this...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog Articles
Taxi Cab Confessions – Spring 2023 The New York cab driver adjusted his rearview mirror. He squinted as he looked at me in the reflection. “So, you’re a priest?” Yes. “You on duty?” It was 5am and pitch dark. I was headed to the airport for an early flight. In...
by Jennie Murphy | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog Articles
Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Katharine Drexel. She is the second US-born saint to be canonized. Her family was dedicated to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. She dedicated herself to the service of African Americans and Native Americans. Let...
by Jennie Murphy | Feb 24, 2023 | Blog Articles
Happy Lent! That may be a little strange to say, but it’s true. Lent is a time of grace. Yes, we are called to penance and fasting throughout Lent, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do so...
