I can remember being a child and dreading Palm Sunday and Good Friday. The story of the Lord’s Passion made me sick, literally. I certainly did not want to exclaim “Crucify Him!” with the crowd. I did not want to…

March 12th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
I can remember being a child and dreading Palm Sunday and Good Friday. The story of the Lord’s Passion made me sick, literally. I certainly did not want to exclaim “Crucify Him!” with the crowd. I did not want to…
March 3rd, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
In Bible Study this week, we were studying the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-29). Before going away on a long journey, a master calls in three servants. To one he gives five talents; to another, two; to a third,…
February 24th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
This Lent, my family is embarking on a different type of sacrifice. I had heard of the 40 bags in 40 days challenge last year, but quickly dismissed it. In fact, I read about it again this year on Fat…
February 18th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
“Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, will save it. What benefit is it to anyone to win the whole world and forfeit or lose his very self?”…
February 11th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
I think that one of the hardest things about being a Mom is the realization that I am no longer only responsible for my own soul. I am also accountable for my children’s souls as well. I have to teach…
February 4th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
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January 28th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
This month long period of Ordinary Time between the Christmas season and the start of Lent offers a good opportunity to reflect on the meaning and importance of Sunday. The keeping holy of Sunday is both a continuation and a…
January 21st, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Is Yahweh pleased by burnt offerings and sacrifices or by obedience to Yahweh’s voice? Truly, obedience is better than sacrifice, submissiveness than the fat of rams — 1 Samuel 22.
As adults, hearing that we should…
January 14th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
I’m teaching Pre-K through 1st grade CCD this year for my parish. To say that it is a challenge for me would be the understatement of the year. I have fourteen students, most of whom are highly energetic little boys.…
January 7th, 2010 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Born April 6, 1726 in Italy, Gerard Majella was the youngest son of a tailor and his wife. His mother often brought Gerard and his three older sisters to daily Mass with her. Even as a child, God blessed him…