SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG POSTS

By: Fr. John Jasica FALL SERIES - THE HOLY INFLUENCER LETTING JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL This weekend, we conclude our fall message series.  I know that Fr. TJ and I have enjoyed working with our Message Team bringing this series to everyone in our family of parishes.  Fall...

SMALL GROUPS FOR ADVENT By: Renée Culverwell, Discipleship Lead  Why should you join a Small Group this Advent? There are at least twelve reasons I can think of for joining a Small Faith Sharing Group during Advent 2026, but for this bulletin insert, I am happy to...

By: Fr. John Jasica FALL SERIES - HOLY ROAD TRIP CHURCH SHOPPING TRIPS—ALWAYS FUN!! One of the things that I do at least once a year ever since being ordained a priest is to take a special road trip—church shopping.  This is not what you think.  My church shopping...

By: Fr. John Jasica FALL SERIES - HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN PILOT & CO-PILOT – WORKING TOGETHER I know that when I head out on a road trip with others, despite the fact that I use a GPS, having a co-pilot is extremely helpful.  This is especially important when I am going...

By: Fr. John Jasica FALL SERIES - GOING MY WAY JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL In the midst of the busy-ness, chaos and doubts in our lives—this becomes the perfect time to let Jesus take the wheel and guide us to freedom, grace and peace.  Only Jesus can do this for us—so we...

By: Fr. John Jasica FALL SERIES - GENEROUS MERCY THE UNOFFICIAL END OF SUMMER Although summer does not officially end until September 22nd this year, with the return to school this past week—summer has ended.  There is joy and sadness with this reality.  The joy is of...

By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIESTAKING UP OUR CROSS THE LAST HOMILY OF THE SERIES This weekend I am preaching the last homily of this summer August message series. I hope you have enjoyed the reflections and that they have challenged all of us to realize that Christ...

By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIESJESUS--OUR BEST FRIEND HOMILY #1 - GOD ALONE SATISFIES In the first homily of this series, I reflected on the fact that only God can fill our hearts completely.  Despite knowing this, we so often try so many other things that are...

By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIES--GOD'S HOUSE IS FOR OUTSIDERS HOMILY #1 - GOD ALONE SATISFIES In the first homily of this series, I reflected on the fact that only God can fill our hearts completely.  Despite knowing this, we so often try so many other things that...

By: Fr. John Jasica SUMMER SERIES--EYES FIXED ON CHRIST THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS SERIES As I mentioned in last weekend’s article, I love preaching in the message series format.  It allows me to explore a major theme rooted in readings over multiple weeks which helps me...