Reflections by Fr. John Picinic

Reflections by Fr. John Picinic

Origin of Marriage

Origin of Marriage One Origin via two sources: Divine Law and Natural Development We can discern nature and its laws because God has given us the ability to reason, think, observe, learn and understand.  “. . . the Gentiles who do not have the law by nature observe the prescriptions of the[…]

Sin Begins with a Lie…

In today’s 2nd reading from St. Paul to Ephesians he exhorts us to, “not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were sealed for the day of redemption.  All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling must be removed from you, along with all malice.   And be kind to[…]

Rest for a While

“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”  This bible verse is used often for those who go on retreats, whether they are silent retreats or directed retreats.  The difference being is that on silent retreats, be they 3, 5, 7 or 30 days long one[…]

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