Father Kiesler was in the office reading a copy of The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). His mother gave it to him when he visited her on Mother’s Day. He was greeted enthusiastically first by his younger sister, Katja and then, his mother who was beside herself with delight.… Read More Father Kiesler’s Visitor
When Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion. The sea saw it and fled; Jordan turned back. The mountains skipped like rams, The little hills like lambs. What ails you, O sea, that you fled? O Jordan, that you turned back? O mountains, that you skipped like rams? O… Read More Praise God for the Exodus
It was her wedding day. She should have been thrilled but she couldn’t help worrying that something might go wrong. What if Jerome’s ex crashed the wedding? What if she showed up and made a nasty scene? He had broken up with her many weeks ago and she could well imagine how that must have… Read More Jitters, Reflections and a Phone Call
It was Saturday and Ede was at the Harvest Seventh-day Adventist church, hoping that she would get a chance to speak to Pastor Hank before she left. He was in the foyer, flanked by members of the congregation and visitors. She was happy to be there. It was on Wednesday night when she made up… Read More Ede Goes to Harvest
It’s a beautiful day and I’m on my way to pick Mandy up. We’re going to the church where her co-worker is getting married and then, afterwards, we will head over to The Hampshire House on Beacon Hill.” for the reception which is a luncheon. I’m not really looking forward to going and I kept… Read More The Wedding Luncheon
After agonizing over what to do, he decided that it would be best to send Monifa away for her safety and once she was gone, he knew what he needed to do. In his hand, he had the letter in which he had written about everything, including his relationship with her, although he didn’t mention… Read More Father Kiesler’s Decision
It was a couple of weeks after Sister Augustin’s unfortunate death. Father Kiesler was on his way to the sanctuary to give the midday mass when he ran into Monifa in the corridor. The girl looked downcast. “Are you all right?” he asked her. “Yes, I’m fine. It’s just…” “What is it, Liebling?” He added… Read More It Happens in Threes
He had no doubt now that Sister Augustin was the one who told Father Schmidt about Monifa and him. Many times he could feel her eyes on him and when he turned to look at her, she quickly averted her gaze. And she avoided him. On one occasion during recess when he was talking to… Read More A Thorn in His Side
Father Kiesler stood there watching as the church sanctuary quickly filled up. It seemed like the entire community was there to pay their respects to Father Schmidt who had suffered a heart attack a few days ago and died. It was Sister Augustin who found him slumped over his desk in the office. She had… Read More A Fitting Farewell
Behind and above Pastor Williams hung a large projection screen with an image of Jesus with the heading, Christmas is About Jesus. “Christmas is not about Santa Claus; it is not about buying and exchanging gifts; it is not about having a big meal with your family. Christmas is about God’s love for mankind. John… Read More Christmas is About Jesus
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