By mamichael on Apr 13, 2009 in Sermons | comments(0)
“And they went out and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to any one, for they were afraid.” St. Mark 16:8
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
When I was about nine years old, one of my cousins gave me a can of tennis balls for Christmas. This was no ordinary can, though. It had a spring-loaded plastic black snake inside of it. You know the sort of thing. The sly kid walks up to an adult with a perfectly straight face. “I keep trying, but I can’t get the lid off these tennis balls. Can you help?” An instant later, the snake pops out and mayhem ensues. Continued
By mamichael on Apr 10, 2009 in Articles | comments(0)
I pass the Wounded Lion monument everyday on my commute to Saint James School.  Located on a bank above the Sharpsburg Pike, the monument is among the most beautiful and famous on Antietam Battlefield. It is dedicated to the 15th Massachusetts, and lists the names of 118 men of the regiment who died fighting near the spot where it stands, or later, from wounds gained during the battle. Continued
By mamichael on Apr 6, 2009 in Sermons | comments(0)
“But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.” St. Matthew 27:20
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
As most of you will know, March Madness, college basketball’s annual round of exciting tournament games is soon to finish with a much hyped contest between the University of North Carolina and Michigan State University tomorrow night. Like most years, the annual tournament has been filled with upsets and dramatic finishes, doing its best to prove once more that as spectator sports go, it doesn’t get much better than college basketball. Continued
By mamichael on Apr 1, 2009 in Sermons | comments(0)
“Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also.”
 In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
 Imagine for a moment that the economic times are favorable and you are searching to purchase a new automobile. You have searched the newspapers; maybe have watched many television advertisements; or have perused through the big deals of the month and you are set on venturing out looking for that new family wagon or something unique to your lifestyle. Continued
