Browsing Thoughts from Fr. Bob
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 27, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/24/25
Dear Parishioners,
When we want something from a friend, whether it’s something they have or a favor they could do for us, we normally just go ahead and ask. Jesus tells his disciples today that we should approach God in the same way. He assures us that we should ... Read More »
16th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 20, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/20/25
Dear Parishioners,
We do not know when, where, or how the Lord will come to us. He could appear as a stranger, as someone in need whom we have never met before. Or maybe we’ll encounter Jesus in a dream, in deep reflection, or in a prayer. We are ... Read More »
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 13, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/20/25
Today we hear the story of the good Samaritan, the parable that Jesus told to explain how far-reaching the concept of neighbor is, and how to show love to our neighbor in need. Remember, Samaritans were looked down upon by the Jewish people in that era. If even Samaritans ... Read More »
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - July 6, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 7/02/25
Dear Parishioners,
Imagine that on this day Jesus sends you and several dozen of your fellow parishioners to nearby towns or neighborhoods to spread the gospel. Today we hear Jesus do just that with seventy-two of his disciples. He empowers them to call for repentance, heal the sick, drive ... Read More »
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 »
6th Sunday of Easter - May 25, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/21/25
In John’s account of the Last Supper, Jesus, knowing that his time here on earth was short, prepared the disciples for the future. He specifically promises to leave them with two gifts; his peace and the Holy Spirit. Two incomparable gifts which nearly two thousand years later we have ... Read More »