The four Ps of Advent December 5, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Dust and Dewfall Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season.
A profound moment of my priesthood June 21, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall One of more profound memories from my priesthood involved a visit a few years ago with an elderly man in the hospital who was dying.
Take my breath away: Skiing, mountains and Christ January 29, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall No matter how many times we may fall or mess up, Jesus is always right there to patiently lift us up, encourage us and give us new strength with his grace and his mercy!
Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto December 27, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall As I was preparing my Christmas homily for my parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Thurmont and St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, I was praying and reflecting on what to preach about, and a recent memory came to mind.As many of you who have read this blog before know very well (as do […]
Of weddings, funerals and sacred moments October 2, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall May God help us to be open to the Holy Spirit, even if it is surprisingly coming through another person we may not feel is “qualified” or through a person we may not “like” or may not know.
To whom shall we go? August 22, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall In these current times of confusion, doubt, sadness or anger, instead of letting our passions rule us we should come to Jesus in his flesh and blood, in his Eucharist.
The Otto Grotto Rosary Dog Walk June 12, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall Join Father Poston and his dog, Otto, on an “Otto Grotto Rosary Walk” in Emmitsburg.
The Joy of the Wild Goose May 7, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall In Ireland, Christians past and present often refer to the Holy Spirit as “the Wild Goose.” The “goose is loose” they’ll say when they speak of the surprising, creative and often spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus, our Eternal Fire Fighter February 20, 2018By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall A fire fighter shares an amazing story of faith and salvation with Father Collin Poston.
Keeping our focus on Him December 23, 2017By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall Can you imagine your life without Christ? Without Jesus? How different everything – everything! – indeed would be.
His gaze never turns away from us November 6, 2017By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall Being a humble servant is living out the wondrous, mystical reality that God’s gaze never turns away from us.
What’s blocking the Light? August 22, 2017By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Blog, Dust and Dewfall What are the false gods that we are tempted to look upon, to hold on to and depend upon, that distract us from the gaze of Christ into our eyes, minds and hearts?
