Broken But Not Divided
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On The Margins – Pentecost: John: 20:19-23
Listen to my weekly radio show, On the Margins. We come to the end of the great 50 days of Easter to celebrate the feast of Pentecost. This feast is an ancient treasure given us by God. The Holy Spirit will teach us what we need to know and invite us into healing and forgiveness. This … Continue reading
Connections
Scripture and preaching led me to ministry and priesthood. I remember a young priest who preached in the aisles of my home parish when I was in high school. I heard the stories of Jesus in a new way. I was compelled to explore ministry because of what I heard in that small parish in … Continue reading
I stand at our parish altar feeling overwhelmed on most days. I have to catch my breath when I see the faces of people who really need God. People in poverty reveal to me that grace is not bound by a communion rail or church door. People in dire need open my heart to trust … Continue reading
I realize every day that so many people are never emotionally free from the slavery of generational poverty, multiple addictions and long term mental illness. The longer I am in the midst of people’s stories, the more I depend on God to heal the souls of people who cannot find their way out of darkness, … Continue reading
The patron of our parish community is Saint André Bessette, who was the first member of the Congregation of Holy Cross to be canonized in the Catholic Church. He is also the first male saint from Canada. The canonization took place in Rome on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Saint André Bessette Catholic Church continues his ministry … Continue reading
Announcement
Welcome from Fr. Ron
Thank you for visiting my ministry of living out prayer among the marginalized. Please explore my writing and radio ministries. I look forward to a dialogue of how our common faith becomes a source of healing for all people.
Blessings,
Fr. Ron
ron@ronaldraab.com
(503) 228-0746 x123.
