Spiritual Reflections

Special thoughts, prayers and inspirational messages from the Mission Team.

Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–3/27/2025

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Daughters of Charity

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection-03/19/2025

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

St. Joseph

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–3/12/2025

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Never Lose Hope

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–3/5/2025

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Lent

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–2/26/2025

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

HOPE

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–2/19/2025

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

The Weather

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–2/12/2025

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Preparing for the Lenten Season

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection—2/5/2025

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. Agatha

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection—1/29/25

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

HOPE

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–1/22/2025

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

The Vincentians

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection-1/15/2025

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Prayers for California

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–01/08/2025

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

“Ya Gotta Believe!”

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–12/25/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Merry Christmas

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–12/18/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Christmas Time

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–12/11/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Pope St. Damasus

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–12/4/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Winter Celebrations

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–11/27/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

“Eucharist means to give thanks”

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–11/20/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

St. Maria de Soledad

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–11/13/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

St. Frances Cabrini

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection -11/06/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

“Love all, hate none”.

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–10/30/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Halloween and All Saints Day

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–10/23/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. John of Capistrano

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–10/16/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. Hedwig

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–10/9/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

There is no answer to Why

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–10/2/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. Francis

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–9/25/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

St. Vincent De Paul

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–9/18/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

St. Januarius

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–9/11/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

What Would Jesus Do?

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–9/4/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Remember the Greats

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–8/28/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. Augustine

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–8/21/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of Pope Pius X

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–8/14/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Assumption of Our Blessed Mother

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection – 08/07/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

“Can’t notice a need and not do something…”

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–7/31/24

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

The 2024 Olympics

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–7/24/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

The Beauty of It All

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection-7/17/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Which Stars Last the Longest

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–7/10/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Let’s Make a Difference

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–7/3/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Why Fireworks

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–6/26/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

St. Cyril of Alexandria

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Father Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–6/19/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

I Am So Blessed

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–6/12/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–6/5/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Summertime and the Living is Easy

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–5/29/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Saint Pope Paul VI

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–5/22/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Tis the Month of May

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–5/15/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

St. Matthias Feast Day

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–5/8/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Always Remember the Heroes

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–5/1/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast of St. Joseph

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–4/24/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Remember When….

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–4/17/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Let All the Earth Cry Out to God with Joy

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–4/10/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

The Masters

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–4/3/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Find Him

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–3/27/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Holy Week

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–3/20/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

St. Patrick’s Parish

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–3/13/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

What is Really Important in Our Lives

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–3/6/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Following the Commandments

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–2/28/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Our Lenten Journey

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–2/21/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

The Chair of St. Peter

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–2/14/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

IS LENT HERE ALREADY?

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–02/07/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

“A little sign to believe in something bigger”

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Father Dick’s Spiritual Reflection – 01/31/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

“Time”

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–1/24/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. Francis de Sales

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–1/17/2024

Always warm at God’s house

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–1/10/2024

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

The Miracle Worker

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–01/03/2024

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Goals for 2024

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–12/27/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast of the Holy Family

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–12/20/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Christmas Time

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–12/13/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Parish Mission during Advent

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–12/06/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

“WE’RE NOT DONE YET“

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–11/29/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

The Other Brother

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–11/22/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Thanksgiving

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–11/15/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. Albert the Great

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–11/8/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

The Blessed Sacrament

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–11/1/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Feast of All Saints

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–10/25/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

This is the day the Lord has made

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection – 10/18/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Something new and different and beautiful like the fall colors!

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–10/11/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

God and Church are First on Sundays

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–10/4/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Francis of Assisi

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–9/27/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–9/20/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Wonderful Reminder

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–9/13/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

It’s Always Flowing

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–9/6/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Labor Day

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection-8/30/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

The Almighty has done great things for me

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection-8/23/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Golf Cart Mass

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–8/16/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Summer and Friends

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection – 08/09/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

“His magnificent power and creativity”

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–8/2/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Wheat Fields

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–7/26/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

God Does Hear You

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–7/19/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Visiting the sick in hospitals

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–7/12/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Amazing

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–7/5/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Fourth Of July

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–6/28/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Spread the “Good News”

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–6/21/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Summertime

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–6/15/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

He doesn’t want you to forget

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–6/7/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

What Do You See?

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–5/31/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Share the Good News

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–5/24/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Mission Cruise

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–5/17/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Don’t Forget

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–5/10/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Prayers for our sister Mary Ann

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–5/3/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Have a Seat

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–4/26/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Never Forget

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–4/19/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Thankful

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–4/12/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Easter Never Ends

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–4/5/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Holy Week

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–3/29/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Hope for the Future

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–3/22/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Parish Missions

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–3/15/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

We all have Talents….

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–3/8/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Our Retired Vincentians

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–3/1/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Who is your Guardian Angel?

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection-2/22/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Ash Wednesday

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–2/15/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

LENT

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection-2/08/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

“…how fortunate we are not having to die because of our faith.”

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–2/1/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Memories

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–1/25/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Happy Birthday

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–1/18/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

The majestic mountains we encounter…

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Fr. Bob’s Spiritual Reflection–1/11/2023

Fr. Bob Gielow, C.M.

Baptism

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Fr. Dick’s Spiritual Reflection–1/4/2023

Fr. Dick Gielow, C.M.

Prayers of Gratitude

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