Fr. Michael Denk

TheProdigalFather.org · Waiting For The Next Wave One summer, I drove across the country all the way from here to California. When I got to San Diego, I got to…

TheProdigalFather.org · Elevator Pitch Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence. That is…

“In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” Jesus goes on to say, “I have prepared a place for you. I will take you to myself so that where…

Have you ever been disappointed in your life when something you thought would happen actually didn’t happen? As the disciples were walking along on this road to Emmaus, they were…

On this Holy Thursday, we are asked to reflect on priesthood and Eucharist. This has certainly been an interesting time for all of us to celebrate priesthood and Eucharist. Priesthood…

As we enter into this Holy Week, my invitation for you is to watch and to pray.  In the gospel, Jesus says, “So you could not keep watch with me…

Many of us are experiencing a time of isolation and social distancing. You might also be experiencing being quarantined in your own house. Some of us might be feeling stir…

I’m sure many of you remember the old Disney movie the classic “Snow White.” The original scene in the movie begins with the castle. The camera zooms in on the…

The Lord said to Abram, “Go forth to the land of your kinsfolk, and from your Father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make…

I am sure you have all heard about the Coronavirus that is going around.  Shaking a lot of hands before mass here. The doctors say three things about it.  They…