We are living through a very strange time. Not since 1918, with the Spanish Influenza, have we had a medical emergency on the level that we are seeing now. The Diocese of Covington has issued a statement that all public Masses are cancelled until further notice, due to the COVID-19 virus. This includes weddings and […]
COVID-19 is disrupting life as we know it in ways we never imagined, e.g,, the cancellation of public Masses. But the health and safety of our parish family is our number-1 priority. Closing churches also has other consequences, including a drop in weekly collections. This poses a challenge in meeting operating expenses, especially if the closure […]
Churches in the Diocese of Covington will be open for Masses this weekend. This includes Mother of God Church. Those who are ill in any way should stay home, to protect yourselves and others. Those who are high risk for catching the corona virus should remain home as well. Church law declares that there is […]
As we are in the midst of the cold and flu season, and with the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading throughout the world and the nation, it is important to take every possible precaution. We have already discontinued the shaking of hands at the introduction to Mass and at the sign of peace. I ask that we […]
One of the most important ways in which we prepare our hearts during this Advent season to welcome and receive Christ, is to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I know very well that this sacrament is difficult for some of you. The sacrament is intended by Christ to be healing and freeing and […]
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. As you have probably picked up by now, I promote the praying of the Rosary as often as possible. It is a daily part of my own prayer, and I encourage everyone to make it a daily part of their prayer as well. The Rosary is not […]
Why should anyone belong to the Catholic Church, especially given the scandals and problems that we all recognize? This is an extremely important question. So what is the answer? We should want to belong to the Catholic Church because it is true! I know that this is not considered politically correct to say today. Our […]
On Thursday, August 22, I will begin a series of talks that I have entitled: Know Your Faith—An RCIA for Catholics. Those who are preparing to enter into the Church through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) go through a systematic study of the teachings of the Church. This series of talks is […]
In the Gospel today, Jesus appoints the “Seventy-Two” disciples other than the Twelve, whom he will send out on mission. They are to go to the various towns and villages and begin telling the residents about Jesus and getting them stirred up to meet him when he arrives. So often we think of the Twelve […]
Today the Church celebrates the doctrine that, perhaps more than any other, defines us as Catholics within the Christian community. It is the faith of the Church that in the Mass, at the Consecration, there is a real and substantial change in the bread and wine in which they become really and truly the Body […]
