A Note From Our Parochial Vicar: September 27, 2026

Are you familiar with the phrase “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words?” While some attribute it to St. Francis of Assisi, this quote can give the impression that we do not need to speak up with our faith. Yet if we are honest, we see a culture growing further apart from Christ. We cannot sit back and wait for people to approach us nor assume someone else will share the faith.

My friends, that someone else is you! Jesus doesn’t call us to be abrasive nor combative, but He expects all to spread the Gospel. None of us are excused. Old and young, teens, children and adults are invited by God to share the faith in appropriate ways. This means we must examine our own thoughts and behaviors around Catholicism.

Ask yourself, what does my Catholic faith mean to me? Is it just one religion among many? Do I believe that the fullness of truth resides here?

These are serious questions as they reveal our attitude towards Catholicism. Once again, the goal is not being prideful nor domineering but am I doing my part in witnessing my faith? Yes, our lives should be the greatest proclamation, but never at the cost of silence. And this is needed even more in a world that says there is no right or wrong. Jesus needs you to learn and share your faith than ever before.

I encourage you to take some time to discern the questions I raised. Get curious why you might be hesitant to speak up. The goal isn’t to blame ourselves, but to honestly discern where improvement is needed.

May we all have the courage to embrace our call to spread the faith and be witnesses in both word and deed to a world that desperately needs it!

God bless,

Fr. Ben