Saturday of the Third Week of Easter “Does this shock you?” Jn 6:61 It is a time to help all our brothers and sisters to blossom as children of God, we do this by serving the spiritual and material needs of each other. Bishop Patrick J. Zurek
Category Archives: Fratelli Tutti
Bringing Tenderness to the UCA
Friday of the Third Week of Easter quarreled among themselves, Jn 6:52 It is a time of Hope as dry limbs bud leaves and blossoms. Bishop Patrick J. Zurek
Quota (Results) vs. Pledges (Fruitfulness)
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter Jesus said to the crowds: “No one can…Everyone who…Not that anyone has…except the one“ Jn 6:44-46 In recent homilies Bishop Zurek has made it clear that the standard for love and unity in our diocese should be the encyclical of Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti. Today, let’s reflect onContinue reading “Quota (Results) vs. Pledges (Fruitfulness)”
Correct the Course of UCA!
“Abound in Hope”, Bishop Zurek looks forward… because he is afraid to look back.
UCA Fanaticism
How is the United Catholic Appeal the same as fanaticism?
The Elephant in the Room
Bishop Zurek needs to shepherd the “elephant in the room”!
Where Does the UCA Money Go?
Nearly 40% of funds is directed to the Diocesan Pastoral Center, while less than 10% goes to “Social, Spiritual, and Pastoral Ministries”.
Bishop Zurek’s Deepest Desire
Friday of the Second Week of Easter He is both the Bread of life and the dew of the Holy Spirit that together nourish man’s deepest hopes and desires. Bishop Patrick J. Zurek Chapter 5 A BETTER KIND OF POLITICS THE EXCERCISE OF POLITICAL LOVE Sacrifices born of love The Following Reflection is Based onContinue reading “Bishop Zurek’s Deepest Desire”
Love or Passivity
Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God. Jn 3:21 Chapter 5 A BETTER KIND OF POLITICS THE EXCERCISE OF POLITICAL LOVE Sacrifices born of love 187. This charity, which is the spiritual heart of politics, is always a preferential love shown to thoseContinue reading “Love or Passivity”
Bishop Zurek Should’ve Understood
Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter “You are the teacher of Israel and you do not understand this?” Jn 3:10 Chapter 5 A BETTER KIND OF POLITICS THE EXCERCISE OF POLITICAL LOVE 186. There is a kind of love that is “elicited”: its acts proceed directly from the virtue of charity and are directedContinue reading “Bishop Zurek Should’ve Understood”