When we complain about another, we often take a position of judgment. Yet only God is the ultimate judge, our Christ.
The four Ps of Advent
Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season.
A profound moment of my priesthood
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
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
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
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?
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
Join Father Poston and his dog, Otto, on an “Otto Grotto Rosary Walk” in Emmitsburg.
The Joy of the Wild Goose
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
A fire fighter shares an amazing story of faith and salvation with Father Collin Poston.
Keeping our focus on Him
Can you imagine your life without Christ? Without Jesus? How different everything – everything! – indeed would be.
His gaze never turns away from us
Being a humble servant is living out the wondrous, mystical reality that God’s gaze never turns away from us.