Browsing the September 2025 archive of Thoughts from Fr. Bob
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 14, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 9/12/25
Dear Parishioners:On this 24th Sunday of the church year, the liturgy celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. By his crucifixion, Jesus transformed the cross from a profane instrument of execution to a symbol of triumph. Jesus sanctified the cross in a special way today, but ... Read More »
23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 7, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 9/05/25
Dear Parishioners,Over the last two thousand years, Jesus has been given titles from Bread of Life to Our Savior. One of his first titles, going back to when he first stood and proclaimed God’s word in the synagogue, is Rabbi or Teacher. How appropriate to focus on that title ... Read More »