The little man’s eyes were wide with awe as he looked up in amazement as I marked a cross on his forehead, blessing him with, “May the Lord bless...

This past week was our community’s so-called cleanup week.Across the various cities that comprise our metro, each municipality offered a special...

I found myself with some unexpected windshield time the other night so I started dialing the kids in order of succession. Sometimes it is the most...

Friends, if we are to live in a truly faithful manner, we have to respect the lives of every single person. … Yes, even the lives of those whom we...

Friends, if we are to live in a truly faithful manner, we have to respect the lives of every single person. … Yes, even the lives of those whom we...

“Pastor D!” Marcus exclaimed as he and I walked into the convenience store together, him holding the door for me. “Haven’t seen you in a...

This week, I found myself around a table of about a dozen faithful people gathered together by a local church that wishes to find a way to live...

Our Easter service just ended, and I was at the back of the sanctuary so I could greet parishioners as they exited.I just finished saying, “Go in...

Lost in the mystically beautiful and heartbreakingly tragic story of Holy Week is a facet I think all too often gets overshadowed by the joy of...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksOk, put down your stones, and hear me out! … This is a trust fall from afar.I’m embarrassed to share that until recently,...

FLORIANAssumption Catholic ChurchFather Luis BuitronFriday, April 3: 3 p.m. Good Friday MassSunday, April 5: 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass GREENBUSHBlessed Sacrament...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksWe are hardwired to sense danger. It’s true.Thousands of years of learning to run from sabre-tooth tigers, and we are preconditioned to be...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksOne evening this week, I only had time for a quick pit stop to grab something to eat before heading to my next appointment.Weighing the healthiest...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksThis week, before our Wednesday Lenten service, I had the privilege of enjoying dinner with my congregation, family style...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksIt seems cruel to be writing about loss again so soon. But this week we said goodbye to our oldest dog, Gus Gus, after a...