God, born in us February 6, 2020By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Salvation history is not just about what God did in the past, but what God wants to do through each one of us in the present.
Sense of worth January 5, 2020By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom In lieu of resolutions, may I suggest we learn a formula: “The more inadequate we feel, the more anxious we will feel, and the more hostile we will behave.”
No sales pitch required December 8, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us?
Trust wins out over despair November 13, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom In this month dedicated to praying for the “poor souls” in purgatory, let us not forget to pray for the dying
Life and control, good and evil October 8, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The power of evil destroys life. We share the power of God when we give life.
Finding help, healing depression September 13, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom I share my story in the hopes that it will help someone else. There’s no shame in sharing our limitations.
The gift of our selves June 6, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom On any given day, we may not remember all the things that Jesus said and did. But we do know that God came to be with us. That’s what really matters.
A project worth continuing May 6, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom God never gives up on us. God didn’t create us out of curiosity. God created us out of love.
Upon further review April 12, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom I just wanted to assure you that I am still living at the cathedral rectory. I’ve been able to keep my residence. Please pray that I’ll be able to keep my sanity!
Moving experience March 6, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom To be human is to be worthy of God. God affirms the value of human life, by becoming human himself. But life is not easy.
Emulate God, work together February 1, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom There is divinity flowing though us all the time. We just have to believe that. And then winter will turn to spring.
Jeers to cheers December 22, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Christmas is a chance again to discover who we are. God came into the world in the form of a baby because God always comes into the world that way.
