The Seed
Fostering the Spirit of Encounter
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
I want to follow up last week’s article with another note on the Sacred Liturgy, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. I shared some insights into the nature of the Mass, what it is, why we are there, and why it matters. Just over a year ago, Pope ... Read More »
How to Train Your Servers
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
Earlier this month we had altar server training, and we had a veritable slew of young people attend, many new, and some seeking a refresher course. It was great seeing so many young faces, excited at the opportunity to serve the Lord with gladness. Naturally, we threw a ... Read More »
I Will Give You Shepherds
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
The title of this note, taken from the third chapter of the Prophet Jeremiah, is a promise God made to His people at a time when their faith was in crisis. He promised to give shepherds so that His sheep might have someone to care for them, to ... Read More »
Our Feast of Faith
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), the Church calls our attention to this central mystery of our Faith: The Sacrament wherein the entire Paschal Mystery, whole and entire, is made truly present in our midst, with all of ... Read More »
The Sacred Heart and our Broken Hearts
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
June is a special month in the life of Christians; it’s the month that we honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was pierced for our offenses and opened out of His immense love for us. In His Sacred Heart, Jesus “invites us to return to the Father's ... Read More »
We Need to Come and See Him
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
Last weekend we had an adoration sign-up drive at Mass, and I’m grateful for everyone who joined the effort to have perpetual adoration at Saint Wendelin. The Adoration Committee and I have been pleased with the progress that’s been made, and the schedule of adorers is filling out nicely. ... Read More »
Fostering Vocations
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
This weekend the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrates the ordination of 7 new priests. Praise God! Please keep them in your prayers as they begin their lives of service God and His Church; even though none of them will be assigned to serve our parishes, priests are a gift ... Read More »
Summertime & Sunday Mass
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
We are just around the corner from summer vacation. As we all consider and make plans for time away during the summer, it is helpful to revisit the subject of getting to Mass while travelling. In former times, the sense was that if I am travelling then I ... Read More »
Drawing Close to Mary
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
The month of May gives us opportunity to reflect on our relationship with the Blessed Mother. The Second Vatican Council emphasized Mary’s role in salvation and in the lives of Christians. In Chapter 8 of Lumen Gentium, we are taught that Mary is: Truly the Mother of God ... Read More »
Indulging us with Grace
Posted by St. Henry Cluster
During this last year, I’ve learned about a Catholic practice that is greatly misunderstood, and in some instances completely forgotten: Indulgences. Many Catholics think that the Church did away with this practice – that somehow Martin Luther was right. While the Church did reform some of the corrupt ... Read More »