The month of May has two secular dedications, both important at this time. Since 1949, May has been designated to highlight Mental Health Awareness. As one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness annually and less than half receive treatment, it's worth raising consciousness in the parish.

The Christian ethicist Stanley Hauerwas has said, “Christianity is not beliefs about God plus behavior. We are Christians not because of what we believe, but because we have been called to be disciples of Jesus.

Forever is a long time. Ask the couple who promises fidelity for only one lifetime! Or the celibate who takes vows for the long haul. Or the parents of a child who will occupy their concerns for the next 18 years and counting.

The last time I saw him was some 40 years ago at his parents’ home. He was leaving to go into basic training in the army. I gave him a blessing and wished him well.

A friend of mine likes to say, “Ninety percent of being successful in life is just showing up.” I think this is especially true for parents.

Coming together as children of God, let us prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries by calling to mind our sins.

A hero is someone who has given his or her life for something bigger than one’s self.

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