Last, Saturday, May 16 was a special day. Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Church in Madison Alabama celebrated the first public Mass since Bishop Robert Baker suspended public Mass in response to the Coronavirus in mid March.  But now public worship is being allowed again. That first Mass was bittersweet. There was joy seeing 50 people... Continue Reading →

https://youtu.be/aa86X2gHMi4 Sometimes I get questions from both non-Catholics and Catholics about the scapular I wear. A scapular is two pieces of wool cloth joined by stings worn with one piece of fabric over the heart, the other on the back. It is an example of a sacramental, and like any sacramental, a scapular does not... Continue Reading →

https://youtu.be/w3lPIpgbQFk We have heard the phrase, out of sight, out of mind. It basically means that if we do not see something on a regular basis we tend to think about it less and may eventually forget about it. Well, one thing we definitely do not want to be out of sight, out of mind... Continue Reading →

https://youtu.be/MEhL2COBD1Q Today is a day where we recognize and celebrate our mothers. And for good reason. After all our mothers deserve to be honored. They brought us into the world. They took care of us and raised us. They showed us how to love and they taught us about God and the importance of having... Continue Reading →

As a deacon, I have been blessed in so many amazing ways. One of those ways is being able to distribute the Eucharist. Not just during Mass, but at hospitals, nursing homes, and at communion services. This experience is unique every time and I am so grateful for the graces I receive.  There is a... Continue Reading →