The Small Pencil Catechist
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“I’m like a little pencil in His hand. That’s all. He does the thinking. He does the writing. The pencil has nothing to do it. The pencil has only to be allowed to be used.” – Mother Teresa
Recent Posts
Fall 2026 Update
Dear Friends in Christ, Last year you may remember that I filled in for a few catechists and ended up being a substitute for the FFF program at my parish. As a substitute everything was compatible with my time and I was enjoying the feeling of being in a classroom again. God must have heard…
Parish Visit
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ We attended Palm Sunday Mass on March 29, 2026. The organ and cantor made for a beautiful pairing with the music. The acoustics were as perfect as one could expect for such a grand church. It is difficult to miss this church. It is enormous! When you…
St. Joseph’s Day
Solemnity of St. Joseph is March 19th. You can take a break from your Lenten Fasts and enjoy a Feast Day to celebrate St. Joseph! The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph, most chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, foster father to Jesus, and head of the Holy Family. Here’s a talk…
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