I would like to provide an opportunity for ALL of us to participate. Young and old, seekers and questioners and those well acquainted with our faith. Spread the word that Bible Study is held FRIDAYS at 7 pm at the rectory at 617 Pierce Street. Jesus would like to form us into prophets after His … Continue Reading ››
Tag Archives: Fr. David Kozak
The Highest Law
From time to time, newspapers and magazines will offer, as an item of "filler", various laws that are still on the books but seem silly to us in our day and age.
In one California city, it is illegal to have two indoor bathtubs in one house. Clean water, a precious commodity when the law was … Continue Reading ››
Church Squeezed by School Taxes. Your Help is Needed.
As many of you who are homeowners know that taxes are forever going up. This year, school taxes for Incarnation of Our Lord Parish are $8,021 and Holy Ghost are $9,765.
Any and all donations toward these tax bills would be greatly appreciated. Any and all donations can be put in the collection basket during … Continue Reading ››
Is Jesus Enough?
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Is Jesus enough? Is His love and friendship enough to get us through another challenging day? Obviously, the answer is yes, but we are human and often look for satisfaction in something else. We need to believe that we have more than enough with something left over to share … Continue Reading ››
Recharge Our Batteries
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The compassionate gaze of the Good Shepherd sees lost and needy sheep in search of guidance and protection. His heart is inflamed with a desire to provide this for them. We are that flock who turn to Him as our only refuge and help. Let us trust Jesus to … Continue Reading ››
Putting the Christian Spin on Our World is not an Easy Task
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Today’s readings again focus on the prophetic call and vocation. The Lord chose Amos to come out of his day-to-day grind as a “dresser of sycamores” and follow a new path. A prophetic calling is a vocation not to be taken lightly.
Unlike Amos we exercise our calling within our … Continue Reading ››
What’s in a Name?
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What’s in a name? In Jesus’ time your name meant EVERYTHING, your purpose in life, the reason you exist. When John the Baptist was born, his father insisted that he be called John. His purpose in life was to witness that God is gracious and good. He wants the … Continue Reading ››
Happy Fathers Day
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy Fathers Day! Out prayers ruse up to our Father in heaven for all dads in our parish, living and deceased.
The satisfaction of all good fathers (physical AND SPIRITUAL) increases as they see their offspring grow spiritually and in the natural, human level. It seems a miracle to see … Continue Reading ››
After Baptism, We are Never Alone Again
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Trinity in unity. Who taught you how to make the sign of the cross “In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit”? This was a very important lesson because it is the most basic truth of the Faith.
Through the sacrament of Baptism we … Continue Reading ››
Veni, Sancte Spiritus—Come, Holy Spirit, Come!
Veni, Sancte Spiritus—Come, Holy Spirit, come!
And from your celestial home Shed a ray of light divine!
Come, Father of the poor! Come, source of all our store!
Come, within our bosoms shine. You, of comforters the
best; You, the soul’s most welcome guest;
Sweet refreshment here below; In our labor, rest most
sweet; Grateful coolness in the heat;
Solace in the … Continue Reading ››