Reflections for the Feast of the Holy FamilyBy Fr. George Berendt, PIME Readings for Sunday, December 29:Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14Col 3: 12-21Mt 2: 13-15, 19-23 All it takes is six letters to form the word “family” but it’s a word that is packed with all kinds of images, emotions, and feelings; sometimes pleasant, sometimes unpleasant. […]

By Fr. George Berendt, PIME When I recall my childhood here in Detroit I remember how my brothers and sisters and I looked forward to Thanksgiving Day. Not only was it a day when mom and dad prepared a wonderful dinner but also it was the day Santa Claus came to town. Come on! We […]

Reflections for the Fourth Sunday of Advent by Fr. George Berendt, PIME Readings for December 22, 2014: Isaiah 7: 10-14, Romans 1: 1-7, Matthew 1: 18-24 Years ago when I applied for my first passport I needed a copy of my birth certificate to send to the Department of State proving to them I was […]