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This was the last lecture I gave at St. Clarence to the "Gentle Women"  The topic is "Contemplative Prayer: Rest with God."  It covers Contemplating God through Word, Icon and…

Fr. Tifft grave marker, a photo by fathermichaeljdenk on Flickr.Today I spent the day in prayer "Desert Day" and stopped to pray at Fr. Tifft's grave. The earth has settled…

https://soundcloud.com/theprodigalfather-org-1/she-believeswav I wrote this song and thanks to the staff of St. Joseph I was able to record it with the microphone that they got me for Christmas! Merry Christmas…

May God bless you all this Christmas with the Peace that only Jesus can bring.  Merry Christmas,Fr. Michael

I was going to walk out of the Blessed Sacrament chapel and this is what I saw outside the window. A snow covered pine tree, St. Joseph, night time.... I…

Friday, December 7 (Evening Vigil Mass) or Saturday, December 8 (Morning Mass)There is often misunderstanding concerning this Holy Day and the meaning of "Immaculate Conception." From the Modern Catholic Encyclopedia:The…