Nearly every preacher approaches the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity with some trepidation, and I’m one of them. Lately I’ve come to a more meaningful embrace of the Father, Son, and Spirit, so permit me to share some of what I’ve come to understand. The teaching of the Trinity has its share of complexities: “one God, three Persons,” an “everlasting unity,” and so forth. The truth defies logic, but the beauty of it paints

The feast of Pentecost brings us to that moment when the Holy Spirit descended on those gathered in the upper room. The apostles and Mary, the mother of Jesus, are transformed by the wind of fire of the Holy Spirit. The fear that brought them to the locked room turns to a Spirit-filled relief and peace because they know that Jesus will always be with them. The Holy Spirit breaks into our lives just at

I am happy to announce that Bishop Caggiano has assigned Michael Crane to serve as a deacon at Saint Aloysius parish. Michael and his wife Alycia are already a part of our Saint Aloysius family, and you will recognize Michael from his leadership in Stephen Ministry, Men’s Bible Study and the Men’s Spirituality ministry. Since he was installed as an acolyte (the last step before ordination to the diaconate), Michael has served in the sanctuary