In our Gospel today, the disciples are faced with a need far beyond their ability: a large, hungry crowd and only five loaves and two fish. Their concern is real, …
Deacon on Duty: It is Better to Receive
During a recent Mass I witnessed a moment that got me thinking about how we approach the altar for Holy Communion. As the faithful processed forward, a communicant reached out …
Deacon on Duty: Encountering Jesus in the Most Ordinary Places
Last week, in preparation for our Corpus Christi procession, I joined two of our altar servers, Sanir Jabaiya and Ryan Maurice, in a little cleanup along Woodward Avenue. We picked …
Deacon on Duty: Faith Amid Uncertainty
This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus Christ, which stands as a pivotal moment in the Christian story. The event reminds us that faith often flourishes in times of …