Brian Mullins is a permanent deacon in the Rockford Diocese who has been assigned by his Bishop to Saint Catherine of Genoa Parish in Genoa, Illinois.
Today is the Feast of All Souls, the day we remember all of those on their way to heaven. Those who have gone on before us, those we’ve lost recently or in years past. We pray for them and honor them in hopes that they will be face-to-face with GodContinue Reading
I was standing in the Sacristy the other day in front of the air conditioner, staring out at that marvelous tree that is just outside the door there. Watching the squirrels run up and down the trunk, and the leaves which were beginning to turn falling once in a whileContinue Reading
We all love a good story, don’t we? There’s something so compelling about a narrative that pulls us in with a hero to root for and a villain to despise. We crave the satisfaction of seeing an injustice righted, of watching good triumph over evil. It’s a timeless theme thatContinue Reading
In the bustling tapestry of early Christianity, the figure of Saint Athanasius emerges as a beacon of unwavering faith and theological depth. Born around 296 AD in Alexandria, Egypt, Athanasius would become a pivotal defender of orthodox Christian doctrine amidst the swirling controversies of his time. Athanasius is renowned particularlyContinue Reading
In our First Reading, we glimpse the early Christians’ commitment to the sacred rituals of our faith, recognizing the profound role of liturgy in shaping our spiritual journey. Through the ancient practices passed down through generations, we discover a pathway to divine encounter, where the Holy Spirit moves and breathesContinue Reading
It’s been cold lately. Shockingly so. Sunday morning there was frost on the cars and I needed a jacket again. After it being almost 80 on Monday, it put us back in winter with a passion. Then I decided to renew the tags on my clown car, now that it’sContinue Reading
Dear brothers and sisters, In the Gospel of John, Jesus speaks to us as the Good Shepherd, guiding His sheep with love and care. As we reflect on His words in John 10:1-10, we are invited to delve deeper into the profound mystery of spiritual discernment. Just as sheep recognizeContinue Reading