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Have You Met a Modern-Day John the Baptist?

Published January 4, 2017 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

We sure could use a guy like John the Baptist around here. If Jesus happens to casually walk past me one day like he did in today’s Gospel reading, I sure hope that someone like John the Baptist will point Him out to me if I’m not paying attention. John was standing with two of… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published January 4, 2017

What Kind of Sower Are You?

Published July 20, 2016 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

[This is a guest post from Norine Shaivitz.] It seems like a waste of seed to throw it on a walking path that’s frequented by birds. I bet a real farmer wouldn’t throw seeds where the ground is rocky or full of weeds either. That was the thought that ran through our minds as my… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published July 20, 2016

Apologetics Should Not Be Catholic Bible-Thumping

Published May 13, 2014 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith

These days, at least in my circles, Catholics are familiar with the concept of apologetics. It is from the Greek apologia, which is not an “I’m sorry” speech, but a defensive speech. It’s more like an explanation than an apology. People who are defending their beliefs usually aren’t sorry they believe those things, anyway! It… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published May 13, 2014

Ralph Martin to come to St. William tomorrow!

Published November 10, 2011 • Written by Martina Filed Under: Blog

I have to say, when I first heard Ralph Martin* was coming to our parish, my first thought was I HAVE to meet this man and thank him profusely for his role in reenergizing our pastor, Father Dean Wilhelm. You see, Ralph Martin and Father Dean go back a “few” years and as it turned… [Read More]

Written by Martina • Published November 10, 2011

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