Personal blog of

Fr. Stefan Starzynski

A pastry made in Heaven

by | Mar 19, 2022 | 0 comments

Today is Solemnity of St Joseph…while looking through the stories.. today is connected with St Joseph and a Cream pastry.. Made me thinking of a friend I know in Boston.. He told me his story of St Joseph and a pastry.. On this Day.. St Joseph is asked for a sign from...

St Joseph A model of ‘Faith’

by | Mar 19, 2022 | 0 comments

Bishop Robert Barron says this about St Joseph ‘Joseph was willing to cooperate with the Divine Plan. Though he in no way knew it contours or deepest purpose…He trusted and let himself be led.’ We read in the Gospel today ‘Such was his intention when suddenly the...

St Patrick Day

by | Mar 17, 2022 | 0 comments

“Christ with me,Christ before me,Christ behind me,Christ in me,Christ beneath me,Christ above me,Christ on my right,Christ on my left,Christ when I lie down,Christ when I sit down,Christ when I arise,Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,Christ in the mouth...

The problem with Meta Facebook

by | Mar 16, 2022 | 0 comments

Facebook is becoming part of the Meta Universe. In this new Meta Universe you can put on a pair of glasses and go and experience anything. It is the ultimate in you don’t have to leave your house room even bed to experience the world. Unfortunately, it is a false...

Nothing in the frig… lent

by | Mar 11, 2022 | 0 comments

Nothing in the frig except some baked beansAnd some left over salad and 3 bananasWhat to eat what to eatHow many times can you open the frig?I will put my cooking skills to the testI am ready to be on ChopI will make a bowl full of tuna fishIt always amazed me how big...

More reflection on Fasting

by | Mar 11, 2022 | 0 comments

This morning for the closing prayer the priest prayed these words, “That our Lenten fast may be pleasing to you and be for us a healing remedy.” Father Charles M. Murphy in his book ‘The Spirituality of Fasting’ writes, ” In a much-read and discussed book, ‘The...

Fasting

by | Mar 11, 2022 | 0 comments

I might be the last person you expect to give some reflection on fasting. It is clear that fasting is not one of my strength, but I am working on it. At a recent retreat at meal time we receive what most people would consider a normal meal such as; a tuna fish...

How your Lent Going?

by | Mar 9, 2022 | 0 comments

How is your Lent Going? ‘If by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live.’ You need the Holy Spirit to die to the flesh.So remember you need more than your will power. You need the Holy Spirit..