Father Acervo's Corner

NB: This was my bulletin article two weeks ago.  I post it here with the hopes that it might be helpful to some. “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.  “So do I,” s...

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Father Acervo’s Corner: January 28, 2018 1. This week is our annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Since 1974, Catholic Schools Week has been observed as the annual celebration of Cathol...

https://fatheracervo.com/2018/01/30/catholic-schools-week-2018/

St. Edward on the Lake, Lakeport, MI | DOWNLOAD AUDIO January 21, 2018 Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 What does it mean to be successful? If you ask 100 people that question, you’ll p...

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St. Edward on the Lake, Lakeport, MI | DOWNLOAD AUDIO January 21, 2018 Rom 12:16-21; Matt 8:1-13 In the first part of the Gospel, Jesus encounters a leper.  Leprosy was a severe and contagious s...

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Father Acervo’s Corner: January 21, 2018 One could say that 1968 was a memorable year (I say this as one who had not been born yet).  Locally, it was the year that the Tigers beat the St. Loui...

https://fatheracervo.com/2018/01/20/humanae-vitae-at-50/

St. Edward on the Lake, Lakeport, MI | DOWNLOAD AUDIO January 14, 2018 Rom 12:6-16; Jn 2:1-11 Today’s Gospel is one of my favorites for a number of reasons.  First, the Wedding Feast of Cana r...

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Father Acervo’s Corner: January 14, 2018 “Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Cre...

https://fatheracervo.com/2018/01/15/for-life/

NB: Yes, I’m blogging again.  At least for now.  I’ve been so busy that I haven’t been able to keep up.  Thanks for your patience. St. Edward on the Lake, Lakeport, MI | DOWNLOAD AUDIO J...

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Father Acervo’s Corner: July 2, 2017 1. The month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus. The Fathers of the Church say that the Church was born from the pierced side of Christ, an...

https://fatheracervo.com/2017/07/01/one-massconsecrated-virginity/

St. Edward on the Lake, Lakeport, MI | DOWNLOAD AUDIO June 18, 2017 Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 After the Israelites were liberated from the slavery of the Egyptians, they spent...

https://fatheracervo.com/2017/06/26/the-most-holy-body-and-blood-of-christ-year-a-2/