May 25-June 1, 2025
Friar's Footnotes by Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!
Hello to all.
I will be brief because I am sending this on Memorial Day. Our upcoming weekend readings are Acts 16: 16-34; Psalm 98; Revelation 22: 12-17 and John 17: 2026. We will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord on thisThursday which opens us into THE NINE DAYS (i.e. THE ORIGINAL NOVENA) of yearning and praying for more of the Holy Spirit. (Note: In the United States, our Catholic brothers and sisters have moved the Feast of Ascension to the Seventh Sunday of Easter so that more people will experience the feast.)
The Acts 16 reading is the account of Paul and Silas in prison when an earthquake happens and the jailer and his family are brought into the faith. The Revelation reading is near its close and is very promissory speaking of the reward that is ours if we hang in there faithfully. And the John 17 text is from Jesus' Farewell Discourse, where Jesus prays for us that we will be one in mind and heart so that the world will believe in Him by our example.
Chapel Schedule
Tuesday Noon Eucharist (May 27), Fr. Jim presiding
Thursday Noon Eucharist May 29), the Feast of the Ascension, Fr. John presiding
Saturday 5 pm Eucharist (May 31), Fr. John presiding
SAYINGS OF THE SAINTS
"Christ is the Eternal Splendor enlightening our minds and hearts to enable us to see what is eternal and heavenly." St Ambrose
"A true Christian may be defined as one who has a sense of God's presence within himself." St John Henry Newman
"Do good everywhere, so that everyone can say: This is a child of Christ." St Pio of Pietrelcina
That's it. God bless your celebration of Memorial Day. As we remember those fallen soldiers, we pray for the Peace and Mercy of Christ to be upon this warring world. Love to all.
Fr. John ofp
Padre’s Pontifications by Fr. Jim McNeely
November 2024
1. Check in regularly to https://drjimbomac.wordpress.com/ . I pontificate there too :)
2. Recently, our bishop – Michael Davidson – sent a message to the clergy of the diocese. We are meeting in March to discuss many items of importance to the denomination, the diocese, and us as a community. Let me make a recommendation to you: If you are a lay person, please feel free to share your ideas about the direction of the CEC and the diocese. I’m sure he would love to hear your thoughts. His email address is standintl@hotmail.com.
3. In October, I sent an email to the community about buying a gift for Fr. John. It’s not too late if you want to donate!
4. This month begins my third year being with the community. Please know how honored I am to be a part of this group. That I get to function as a priest here is whipped cream and a cherry on the top! J
5. As you continue in your prayers, I ask that you remember me, a sinner and your servant in Christ Jesus. Your outpouring of love to me at the 29th anniversary of my ordination was meaningful and touching.
6. This is my final edition of Padre’s Pontifications for this year. Next month I go for my semi-regular prayer retreat. I plan to be at Conception Abbey for a short time of intense prayer and spiritual reading. I plan to spend specific time asking God for discernment for my life in the future.
7. My prayers are yours.
Dr. Jim McNeely+
Parent, Priest, Person
