We offer these excerpts from Fr. Chuck’s previous bulletin articles for Lectio Divina or another form of contemplative reflection or practice, with prayers of love and gratitude for him, his support, and his ministry!
“The message of Jesus Christ and the invitation to be his disciples is very much a counter-cultural message… As life becomes even more hectic and fast-paced, the Church's Advent message is ‘Slow Down!’ As stressors build, the message is ‘Be Patient and Wait!’ As we are bombarded with so many things competing for our attention and our time, the message is ‘Is this really that important?’” (12/2/18)
“Christ Is Risen! He In Risen Indeed!... These words must be proclaimed with conviction! They speak of the power of God's love, a power that can bring forth new life for all those who are willing to enter into the mystery of Jesus' passion and death. We express our willingness to enter into the Paschal Mystery by embracing the cross not only on Good Friday, but also on each and every day…” (4/21/19)
“I offer you this blessing that I received from a colleague: May Christ fill your heart with love and sensitivity to all you meet; with a willingness to share the abundance of your labor and possessions with those in need; with a desire to go out of your way to comfort the lonely and shut-ins; with a need to break the silences of anger and resentments; with an urge to forgive those who have hurt you; and with the determination to respect the earth that God has provided for us during our pilgrimage back home.” (12/22/19)