Browsing the June 2025 archive of Thoughts from Fr. Bob
Saints Peter & Paul - June 29, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 6/30/25
Today we celebrate the two principal apostles of the early Church. Saint Peter and Paul took completely different routes to their vocation. Peter was called personally by Jesus, traveled with him during his entire ministry, and became the preeminent disciple among the twelve apostles. Paul, on the other hand, ... Read More »
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ - June 22, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 6/18/25
Today we come to both celebrate and receive the Body and Blood of Christ. In doing so, as we hear St. Paul say in our second reading, we proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes again. Yes, we proclaim Jesus’ death on the cross, difficult as it ... Read More »
The Most Holy Trinity - June 15, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 6/12/25
Today we hear Jesus describe the relationship of the Holy Trinity. He tells his disciples that everything the Father has is his and that the Holy Spirit would take from what is his and declare it to them. Everything the Father has, the Son has, and the Holy Spirit ... Read More »
Pentecost - June 8, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 6/06/25
Our fifty-day season of Easter concludes with the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit. On Pentecost, we celebrate God’s constant presence in all who believe, for we trust that the Holy Spirit remains with us always, guiding our lives, animating our souls, and flowing through us to ... Read More »
Ascension - June 1, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 6/02/25
On this special day, we celebrate the Ascension (40 days after Easter) moved to Sunday so that more of God’s people could celebrate this wonderful holy day. We celebrate twin milestones; Jesus’ ascension from earth to heaven and the commissioning of the disciples. Before he left them, he told ... Read More »