Grip the Plow Firmly

06-26-2016Pastor's LetterFr. Don Kline, V.F.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Our readings beg the question: Why are you here? I don't mean why are you here at St. Joan of Arc or Phoenix or the United States. I mean something much deeper. Why are you here on earth? To put it another way: Why do you exist at all? Wow, that is deep but there is a correct answer and it comes from Our Lord. We are here to love God and love our neighbor now and always and forever. This answer is expressed in the readings as a calling to be intentional disciples of Our Lord Jesus.

READ MORE

Mercy Wins

06-12-2016Pastor's LetterFr. Don Kline, V.F.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Last week we heard Jesus say, "Young man, I tell you, arise!" Jesus wants to lift us up from the messes we create in our lives. We see that clearly in the readings this Sunday. We are sinners. Because we choose to sin, we hurt our relationshipwith Our Lord Jesus. Sin can mess up your life but it doesn’t have to remain that way. Our Lord Jesus is there to help and to heal you. You might ask, “How can I get the healing that I need from Our Lord?” The answer should not be a surprise. Call out to Our Lord in daily prayer. Make Our Lord the center of your life. When you begin your day with prayer, speaking and listening Our Lord Jesus, He changes things and He changes them always for the better.

READ MORE

Let's Face the Facts and Tell the Truth about Abortion (Part II)

06-05-2016Pastor's LetterFr. Don Kline, V.F.

Abortion is not about "a woman making a decision about her own body". The child in the mother's womb is a separate human being with its own heartbeat, DNA, blood type and finger prints. About 50% of the time; the child is not even the same gender!

The vast majority of abortions are done as a form of birth control because the baby is "inconvenient", "too expensive" or a "burden". Very few abortions have anything to do with the health of the mother and less than 1 % are performed as a result of rape or incest.

READ MORE