M is for the Many Things . . . It is Mothers day, and this means even more to me this year. Since my dad’s death a few months ago, I have been blessed to have my relationship with my mom grow even deeper. At the risk of sounding a little schmaltzy, I am appreciating each moment, ...  //  LEARN MORE

As I write this, my day is coming to a close. It was a rough day. One filled with death and hard questions. We had a funeral, I anointed a man in hospice whom I have known since I was a baby, I visited with someone who was told that their loved one was not going to make it, and even ...  //  LEARN MORE

First off: HAPPY EASTER! I thought it may be helpful to focus on exactly what is Easter “happiness”? Last weekend the RCIA team and I celebrated a retreat with those whom we have received into the Church this weekend. It was a day filled with joy and happiness as we ...  //  LEARN MORE

Generosity Abounds You know how the narthex is always buzzing after Mass with various groups advertising their ministries? Have you noticed that some of those folding tables that they use are looking worse for the ware?  Have you been a bride or groom who has invited your friends ...  //  LEARN MORE

Together In Faith If you have watched the news as of late or simply spoken to a fellow Catholic in the Archdiocese of Detroit, you probably have heard about the cluster, merging, or closing of parishes. This last week has marked another step in the ongoing pastoral planning process ...  //  LEARN MORE