Be awake! Be WATCHFUL! Entering the Advent Season, we are called to be WATCHFUL as we prepare for the return of our Lord, Jesus Christ the King. WATCHFUL invites us to be mindful and to pay attention to the movement of God in our lives and our world. May the eyes of faith truly allow us to see and be WATCHFUL for Christ’s coming not only at the end of time, but every moment of our faith journey.

We are approaching one of the most MEANINGFUL days of the year this coming Thursday, November 24th: Thanksgiving Day! I look forward to celebrate MEANINGFUL occasions in MEANINGFUL ways and I invite you to make Thanksgiving Day (and the rest of the fast approaching Holiday Season) truly MEANINGFUL. What makes our lives MEANINGFUL is the love, connection, and blessings we share as a community and family. As we approach Thanksgiving, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for you constant love, support, and prayers that make my life and ministry as a priest truly MEANINGFUL!

On this Veteran’s Day, we honor all of our brothers and sisters who have served in any branch of the military: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. We are truly grateful for your DEDICATED service to our great nation. Thank you for your DEDICATED faith. Thank you for your DEDICATED sacrifice. Thank you for your DEDICATED selflessness. May we remain grateful to all of our brothers and sisters who have served with a DEDICATED heart for our country. We also continue to pray for the safety and protection for all those currently serving in the armed forces.