Dear Brothers and Sisters, “Stay calm, have faith.” Such words can roll off our lips so easily. But our emotions don’t always seem to follow. In this present time of uncertainty, our lives have been turned upside down. We are constantly confronted by news of viruses, sickness, death, quarantines, isolation, food and financial challenges, and …
Articles from Father J.J. Mech
The articles on this page are a chronicle of articles written by Father J.J. Mech of The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
From the Rector
Dear Brothers and Sisters, With the difficulties going on in the world with this virus, it is clear that we all have to adjust our lives (closed restaurants, closed schools, working from home, no attending Mass, etc.). New changes are being announced hourly. I have received many calls from people rightly concerned about what is …
Thank You
Many, many heartfelt thanks to all of you who prayed, sang, showed up, loved from afar, sent a note, shared a memory, gave a hug, cracked a joke, shed a tear, baked a cake, and/or all the other many ways you supported me and my family in these precious and holy days surrounding the death …
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, HAPPY ADVENT, HAPPY NEW LITURGICAL YEAR!
We celebrate all three of the above this weekend. I love Thanksgiving! For me and my family it involves Turkey Trots, parades, great food, silly games, and other fun traditions. But sometimes we can enter things with the wrong perspective. For some folks, it involves Holiday Stress! Black Friday!! Buying Frenzies!!! For some, this weekend …