Advent 2012

Attention all Men of Saint Ambrose
While we do not know a lot about St. Joseph, we all can agree that he was a great man, and one that each of us is called to emulate. This Advent I invite all men of Saint Ambrose to join me on Tuesday mornings during Advent from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM to learn more about St. Joseph and how he will help us to be the man that we are called to be. The themes will be how St. Joseph was a Son of God, a Husband to Mary, and a Father to Jesus. You are invited to come to all or any of these meetings, and don’t worry coffee will be provided!!! The dates will be December 4th, 11th, and 18th and we will meet right here at Saint Ambrose. So, set you alarm, bring a friend, and come and learn more about St. Joseph and how you are called to be like him. More details to follow.
Fr. Carlson 

Christ the King

Here is a link to the Papal encyclical Quas Primas that I referenced in my homily, in case any of you want to read it.

Ask Fr. Carlson: Thanksgiving Edition

Being a Bright Star

The Example of the Widows

Saying Yes to God

Respecting Life

This homily has already brought a lot of responses from many people who have shared with me how their family was treated because they came from a big family. I hope that this homily helps people realize that every life is a gift from God, and that we need to see every human life as something good, not bad. As mentioned in the homily, we are not called to judge, rather we should ask God to open our eyes, so that we can see as he sees.

Sharing your Faith Story

    If you have yet to read Archbishop Nienstedt's pastoral letter on the new evangelization here is a link to it, I strongly encourage you to read it.
    Here are a couple of recommendations if you decide to post a video response to my challenge. If you could keep it to 3-4 minutes that would be great. I know that is not a long time, but on average that is how long people will probably watch the video (even though the video above is 5 minutes, I wish that it was shorter). The video can be recorded in any quality, just make sure that we can hear you. Also, when you post it to youtube, I will need you to let me know what the link is, so that I can share it with other people. Maybe you are thinking that you do not want to be the only person who posts a video, because you think that would be embarrassing (which it would not), then I recommend that you challenge a friend to make a video as well.
    If you really want to do this and do not have the proper equipment to upload a video, just let me know and I am sure that I can help you out. If you want to you can come to the office and I will even video tape for you and do all of the editing, etc.. So, the only question that remains is if you are actually going to do this or not, my vote is that you do (if you don't who will?).

The Beauty of Redemptive Suffering

Deacon Rip Riordan preached this weekend, and was nice enough to let me share it with all of you. Enjoy!!

Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor.