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    The Year of Baptisms

    In my nearly 25 years in parish ministry, I have never experienced a program year with as many baptisms as this one!  In fact, I would venture…… Read more “The Year of Baptisms”

    May 14, 2019March 18, 2020 by infofccmelroseorg

    The Chance to Evolve

    Joe Biden entered the 2020 presidential race recently.  A veteran of the Senate and two other presidential bids, Biden is certainly no newcomer.  It remains to be…… Read more “The Chance to Evolve”

    April 30, 2019April 29, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    Disturb Us, Lord

    In keeping with Easter tradition, I again offer here the wonderful prayer of Sir Francis Drake. Sir Francis Drake was an English explorer in the 1500s (Elizabethan…… Read more “Disturb Us, Lord”

    April 23, 2019April 15, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    The Value of Suffering

    This week is Holy Week.  It is the week when we walk with Jesus during the worst week of his life; the week that ultimately led to…… Read more “The Value of Suffering”

    April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    Drama Queens

    It wouldn’t be wrong to accuse Christians of being “drama queens.”  After all, we are always reenacting things! At Christmas there are Nativity Scenes in various places—homes,…… Read more “Drama Queens”

    April 9, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

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