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Welcome to my website. The following quote from Fr. Henri Nouwen S.J. best summarizes the principals that our guiding my life and the reason, why I maintain this website:
In a world so torn apart by rivalry, anger, and hatred, we have the privileged vocation to be living signs of a love that can bridge all divisions and heal all wounds. - Henri Nouwen
Feeling extremely blessed to serve God as a priest, I have discovered that the internet is a powerful tool that I can use to bring people closer to God and to help bring a little bit of God’s light to darkness of this world.
On these pages, you will discover quotes, personal reflections, and a little bit of humor that I want to share with you with the hopes that it will help you grow closer to God. If it does, then Praise be Jesus Christ. If it does not, please discard and keep moving in the direction that God is calling you.
Thank you and God bless,
Fr. Thomas M. Pastorius -
Five Faith Catalysts
Faith is a gift that God desires to bestow on all of us. Faith is a grace (a free gift from God to us). There is nothing we can do to earn it. We can however prepare ourselves to receive the gift of Faith by injecting our lives with the following:
1) Sound Doctrine/Practical Teaching
2) Private and Communal Prayers and Devotions
3) Acts of Service/Personal Ministries
4) Holy Friendships
5) Holy Moments/Pivotal Circumstances
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October 12
n ancient Greek Philosopher defined Patriotism in the following way: Patriotism = Justice + PietyRead More -
October 12
When I am asked to speak about our faith in public life, I often recall the four “Cs” of courage, compassion, civility, and calm. Each is important and, while they are not completely self-explanatory, most of us understand the concepts and the implications. – Archbishop KurtzRead More -
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