The Epiphany of Our Lord

My dear friends in Christ,

Today, we celebrate The Epiphany of Our Lord. We hear the Gospel words of future hope calling us to see the guiding star of the Spirit in our lives. Let us take time for a well deserved rest, to pray, and to reflect on the spiritual journey that begins in this New Year. Like the Magi, we may need to chart a new path on our quest for deeper spiritual meaning for our lives. Is there an “Epiphany” or opening of your eyes to a new reality that will help renew your spirit? Here we are moving onwards into a new calendar year. With such beginnings, we often look to what has passed in the previous year and reflect upon it. 2019 has proven to be a challenging year for many.

Indeed, the major news stories of the past year have been negative in a wide variety of ways. From political intrigue and gridlock, to celebrities falling from grace and public scandals, to natural disasters and horrific acts of mass violence. When are we going to move out of the darkness and into the light? When will that personal “Epiphany” come for so many who are “stuck in a rut?”

I want to take this time to thank all who worked behind the scenes of our Christmas Dinner Dance and Super 50/50 Raffle night. A good time was had by all. I also wish to thank all those who keep our Church looking so clean and vibrant.

May God bless you all,

Father John