Fr Rick Gariepy

By Bishop Jarod Cruthis “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) One of the most exciting verses in all of Scripture, at least for me, is always viewed as a … Read more

By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in … Read more

(Learning to embrace change) For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? (Isaiah 43:19 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR I saw a comic strip one day that really made me laugh. A manager asked an employee if he had made the changes he was … Read more

“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” (2 Corinthians 2:14) By Bishop Jarod Cruthis In today’s world as we find ourselves surrounded by so much chaos and division, it may seem that situations in our lives … Read more

(When God doesn’t seem to make sense) Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Have you ever gone through a situation such as marriage problems, health crisis, natural disaster, and said, “this just doesn’t make sense?” Maybe you have asked … Read more

(How to Find Peace as a Parent) The LORD is my light and my salvation–so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? (Psalm 27:1 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR I recently saw a quote that said, “As those of you with children … Read more

And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” (Mark 8:27) By Bishop Jarod Cruthis Identity is a component of our human nature that eludes many. It is through the lack of identity that confusion, doubt, … Read more

(Learning to embrace Divine discipline) “Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love.” (Lamentations 3:32 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR When we think about correction we don’t usually think of it as a blessing. Discipline isn’t something we enjoy or look forward to…..ask our children lol. … Read more

“..that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” (John 17:21) By Bishop Jarod Cruthis In the Church and corporate world, it has been my experience that the one … Read more

“Selfless deeds that praise God” “In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”(Matthew 5:16 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR On August 26, 1910 a little girl named Agnes was born in Albania. It is said that she was fascinated by … Read more