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Parish Blog

Welcome to Mustard Seeds, the blog page at St. Joseph Church. A group of our very own parishioners will be contributing bi-weekly with the hope of inspiring you as we journey together in our faith.

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Not the Best Way to Get Clean

ROLLING IN THE MUCK IS NOT THE BEST WAY TO GET CLEAN

The Sermon on the Mount is, in my opinion, one of the more beautiful of scripture passages.  It shows Jesus’ natural gentleness and is one of the most …

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New Year’s Resolution

New Year’s Resolution

A new year … time for renewal.
What is God calling me to do at this time?
Do I look at what others are doing and compare myself to that?  or
Do I look at what God …

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Epiphany

Searching to find the Light of Christmas.

On January 6th, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany. The Epiphany is the biblical event where the Magi, also called the Three Wise Men, traveled from the East to …

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Cold Comfort: Blessings in Winter

“Cold enough for ya?” said the stranger with a grin.   I laughed and rolled my eyes in reply in a moment of camaraderie between fellow northerners.  Winter in our city is cold, long and dark – a season I often …

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In Mary’s Shoes

Could we Walk a Mile in Mary’s Shoes?
During this time of our Church year we are recalling and preparing for a deeper birth of Christ in our hearts. I often wondered how you and I would have walked in …

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New Beginnings

The theme, “a new beginning” is especially appropriate for me as I have witnessed the arrival of a new grandson. It always amazes me how a new birth ushers in a sense of wonder in the awesome love of our …

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