A Good Trip to Morogoro

Before leaving Buhemba, I wanted to check out the progress of the new secondary school and the renovation of the athletic field.

1st Sunday of Lent – February 18, 2024

For many people, Lent is a somber time because of its emphasis on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.   However, the Preface of Lent 1 suggests that this season includes joy

Lent is a Gift

It’s easy for us to think of Lent as something we do “for” God, or as something we “have” to do as Catholic Christians.  And one of the reasons is that we think in principle, we are supposed to do everything by ourselves – including our Lenten observances, whatever they may happen to be this year.

Ash Wednesday Reflection

“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.” ~ An excerpt from the late Bishop Brian Leo Hennessey, CR’s homily for Ash Wednesday

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 11, 2024

Jesus showed his true humility through His comment to the cured leper, “See that you tell no one anything”.  How typical is it for us, when we have accomplished something, to ask not to be recognized?