August 2022 archive of The Seed
Model for Hope
Posted by Erin Elking on 8/30/22
The last time I wrote a bulletin article it briefly covered the need for hope in our world. The document by Pope Benedict XVI titled Spes Salvi covers many aspects of living a life of hope. At the end of the document, he writes about the Blessed Virgin Mary ... Read More »
Enjoy the Silence
Posted by Erin Elking on 8/24/22
A friend of mine has an apostolate in which she encourages people to acknowledge and give thanks to God for all the ways He is working in their lives, which often requires carving out space for silence. “The world is noisy, God whispers” – a slogan of hers. To ... Read More »
Star of the Sea
Posted by Erin Elking on 8/18/22
I ask everyone to take a Beacons of Light flyer home with them today. With this, and in light of the Solemnity of the Assumption we celebrated on Monday, I offer this beautiful homily from Pope Benedict XVI on the significance of Mary’s Assumption, and how she becomes for ... Read More »
Beacons of Light Update
Posted by Erin Elking on 8/09/22
As we move through this first phase of Beacons of Light, which began July 1st, I want to bring everyone up to speed on where we stand today. As you know, many parishes in the area have already undergone significant changes to Mass schedules and some have even begun ... Read More »
Law is Fulfilled in Love
Posted by Erin Elking on 8/04/22
As I write this pastor’s note, the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori (August 1). If you have never read anything from St. Alphonsus, I encourage you to acquire some of his works, such as The Practice of the Love of Jesus Christ, which I reference below. ... Read More »