Browsing Thoughts from Fr. Bob
Pentecost - May 28, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/25/23
Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, Pentecost, fifty days after Easter, fulfilling the promises Jesus made to his disciples before he ascended into heaven to the Father. We, ourselves, were filled with the Holy Spirit at our baptism along with the gifts the Holy Spirit bestowed ... Read More »
Ascension of the Lord - May 21, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/18/23
“I am with you always,” Jesus assures his disciples even as he ascends to his Father in heaven. Indeed, he is with us here in the Word proclaimed so that we may be enlightened; in the Eucharist, offered for us, in the priest, who presides over this celebration; in ... Read More »
6th Sunday of Easter - May 14, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/10/23
Jesus promises the disciples in today’s Gospel, “I will not leave you orphans.” Emphasizing the importance of the care that a parent or friend gives. On Mother’s Day, we honor our mothers, living and deceased, and all those who have been like mothers to us. We remember those who ... Read More »
5th Sunday of Easter - May 7, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 5/02/23
As we continue our Easter celebration, we give praise and thanks to God for sending us his Son, who sacrificed his life to save us, who has shown us the way to eternal life. Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth, and the life.” The apostles will ... Read More »
4th Sunday of Easter - April 30, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/26/23
As sheep willingly follow their own shepherd, whose voice they recognize and who calls them by name, we willingly follow the Lord Jesus, for we know his voice and he calls us each by name. I feel privileged, along with Fr. George and the entire staff to help shepherd ... Read More »
3rd Sunday of Easter - April 23, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/19/23
As we continue our celebration of Easter, we praise God for this miracle that brings new life to us all, and we pray that we will continue to grow in understanding of the many ramifications of this event. Today we hear the story of how two disciples, making their ... Read More »
Divine Mercy Sunday - April 16, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/12/23
Today is the Second Sunday of Easter. Years ago it was called low Sunday in comparison to the great celebration of Easter Sunday. More recently it is given the title of Divine Mercy Sunday, the eighth day in the Octave of Easter. We celebrate God’s everlasting mercy which is ... Read More »
Easter - April 9, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/04/23
On this Easter weekend the word is Rejoice! This is the day that the Lord has made. God’s love and mercy have been poured out for all and to all. By his sacrifice on the cross, Jesus has conquered sin and defeated death. No longer do sin and death ... Read More »
Palm Sunday - April 2, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 3/28/23
Each year the church celebrates this holiest of weeks with reverence and awe. We greet the Lord with palm branches and hosannas, welcoming him to the holy city of Jerusalem. His missionary journey and our Lenten journeys are nearing their completion. Soon Jesus will celebrate the Passover with his ... Read More »
5th Sunday of Lent - March 26, 2023
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 3/20/23
On this final Sunday of Lent before Palm Sunday and Holy Week, we hear Jesus call Lazarus forth from the tomb. Jesus calls us as well, forth from our tombs of sin and death, where our harmful habits and attitudes separate us from God.
The story of creation teaches ... Read More »