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I Believe in God the Creator
“God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good. Evening came, and morning followed---the sixth day.” (Gn…
Made in the Image of God
Sr. Francine, my sixth grade teacher many years ago, was a woman of conviction who could drive a point home like a nail gun…
A Christmas Story During Lent: The Incarnation
On March 25, the Church will pause from her Lenten fast in order to feast. The occasion is the…
The Passion, Death, Resurrection of Christ
People always laughed when a seminary classmate of mine said: "Things always look darkest, just before…
We invite you to visit our schools and experience how Maine Catholic Schools can make a difference for your child. Click on a school below…
Receive the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of your faithful. Kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall…
The Church: Light of the World
This year on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, I celebrated the Eucharist with the people of St. Mary’…
What Does the Church of Christ Look Like?
Chapter Eleven of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults has to do with the four identifying…
Mary: The Church’s First and Most Perfect Member
As we continue our review of the Catechism for Adults, we come to chapter 12: Mary: The Church’s…
We know there is much controversy in our society over the matter of abortion. We also know abortion can cause intense emotional and spiritual pain…
Healing is rarely a one-time event. For most people, healing happens little by litte over time as one works with the Holy Spirit to transform the…
Life is Changed, Not Ended: Our Eternal Destiny
I remember as if it were yesterday the times when I was blessed with the beautiful but painful…
The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ
Today, I would like to examine the central truth of our faith. As we continue our look at the…
Baptism: Becoming a Christian
As parish catechetical leader, I prepared second graders for the sacraments. The parents of one boy (David) who…
Confirmation: Sacrament of Strength & Mission
The confirmation season, Easter through Pentecost, is an annual high point of my ministry as…
The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Christian Life
Back in 1992, I was a selfish young adult who had fallen away from my Catholic faith and my…
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: God is Rich in Mercy
At World Youth Day 2002 in Canada, Venerable Pope John Paul II proclaimed, “We are not…
Anointing the Sick and the Dying
The woman looked up from her hospital bed and in a nervous voice said, “Father, do you know something that I don’t…
Holy Orders
Holy Orders is the only sacrament that is plural, for indeed it includes bishops, priests, and deacons. I will be reflecting on the…
Joined in Christ - The Sacrament of Marriage
It was a warm April afternoon in Rhode Island; friends and family packed the small church of St. Agatha…
The Diocese of Portland has 10 diocesan and one private Catholic elementary / middle school with a total of 2255 students. The northernmost is All…
Sacramentals - Sacred Signs
Human beings are born with a capacity to recognize signs and symbols. From early on, each of us has had the ability to…
Devotions
Growing up when I did, I never really heard of devotions . However looking back as an adult and as a priest, I realize it is only the word…
Life in Christ - The Foundations of the Christian Moral Life
“Geraldine” was the name of one of the most famous and endearing characters developed…
Welcome the new year by embracing our Catholic traditions
As a new year begins, we sing “Auld Lang Syne,” watch fireworks, and make resolutions.…
