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Love from Fr. Ted
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Written by Fr. Ted Stoecklein
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Friday, 04 April 2008 11:06 |
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 I'm in the process of installing an under-ground electric fence for Dug. Until now, I have been keeping him on a long cord tied to an old clothes line when he wanted to stay outside for an hour or so. He never did get very tangled up, but he didn't seem to like being confined to the chain's reach. At times I (and the neighbors) would hear him begging to be freed from his bondage. Lately, when I go out to free him, he grabs the cable and plays with it instead of coming inside. Many times when he chooses not come in, I go back and re-attach him. Soon he won't have to be confined by the chain... he'll just have an electric fence to contend with.
Somtimes we can be the same with God's gift of freedom. We proclaim at Easter that Jesus is risen and has freed us from the bondage of sin! Yet, perhaps we have befriended our habits of sin so much that we forget about freedom and turn back to the enslavements. It is easy to become comfortable with sin. So, how is your Easter going? Let us not turn back to anything that we left behind during our Lenten journey. Let us enjoy the freedom of being God's children. Love, Fr. Ted |
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Written by Fr. Ted Stoecklein
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Wednesday, 19 March 2008 17:19 |
 More and more I am struck by the amount of energy that people spend getting ready for Christmas only to quit celebrating once Christmas arrives. Not quite as much energy seems to go into preparing for Easter, however; the same thing often happens. Once Easter arrives, it is quickly forgotten. Why is that? Our Church in her wisdom gives us a whole season of Christmas and a whole season of Easter to "unwrap" the mystery of God's life which we so carefully prepare to encounter. Our preparation during Lent is culminating this week. Hopefully we have spent this Lenten journey anticipating Easter Joy. If we enter into Advent, then we will not fail to celebrate Christmas when it arrives. If we have honestly journeyed with Christ and one another during Lent, we cannot help but celebrate the Easter Season to its fullness. Lets not miss the opportunity to bask in God's life all through the Easter Season. Love, Fr. Ted |
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Written by Fr. Ted Stoecklein
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Friday, 29 February 2008 15:36 |
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 On March 9th we celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation as a community of believers. Much of the time people view this sacrament as something "between me and God", but that is only part of the gift given to us in this sacrament of healing. It is intended to move us toward forgiviness with each other as well.
First of all, I encourage everyone to come. Secondly, I ask you to think of anyone with whom you need to reconcile. Be praying for that person (or those persons) before you come. And as we approach the Lord for mercy, take that person (or those persons) with you to God. Ask God to move these relationships toward healing. It's just a suggestion, but remember that our Lord told us to forgive as we are forgiven. Love, Fr. Ted |
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Written by Fr. Ted Stoecklein
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008 07:13 |
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Welcome to the new web site! It is my sincere hope that it will be a help to you and your relationship with our parish community. Most of you already know my warped sense of humor, and perhaps with this article, you will see some more of it. However, my real intention is to convey hope and encouragement for your faith. So have a look around, and please be patient with us as we learn how to manage the site. Love, Fr. Ted |
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