Browsing the February 2026 archive of Thoughts from Fr. Bob
2nd Sunday in Lent - March 1, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 2/26/26
Dear Parishioners,
Today we hear the account of Jesus’ transfiguration when the Lord suddenly shone like the sun in front of his closest disciples, knocking them to the ground in awe. On the second Sunday of Lent, we realize that we still have the opportunity to transform our lives, ... Read More »
1st Sunday in Lent - February 22, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 2/23/26
Dear Parishioners,
During the forty-day journey in the desert that we make each Lent, again and again, we find ourselves tempted, like Jesus in the wilderness, to do the wrong thing: to overindulge, to lie, to take any way out. Fortunately, the Holy Spirt accompanies us, like Jesus, to ... Read More »
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 15, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 2/15/26
Dear Parishioners,
On the final Sunday before Lent, our readings remind us of commandments. God’s infinite wisdom has given us laws that enable us to live a good, righteous life. Since we enter Lent later this week, today is a good opportunity to ask ourselves how we are keeping ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 8, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 2/10/26
Dear Parishioners,
During the long winter we become keenly aware of the value of sunshine. The sun rises later in the morning and sets earlier in the afternoon, quite often it’s gray and cloudy all day. Today we hear Jesus tell his disciples that they are to shine their ... Read More »