My brothers-in-law and siblings were talking the other day about the first jobs that we had. My first job was working at Dairy Queen. I was 16 years old and…
Fr. Michael DenkFebruary 9, 2020
I have been angry with Jesus all week. Have you ever been angry with Jesus? I know it happens because it is part of our humanness. At this point, I…
Fr. Michael DenkJanuary 26, 2020
For those of you who I may not know, my name is Father Michael Denk. I am a son of the parish. My parents, Bob and Dee, are in the…
Fr. Michael DenkDecember 25, 2019
There is a news story of a man from Milwaukee who has terminal cancer. He knows that this is going to be his last Christmas, so he had one dying…
Fr. Michael DenkDecember 24, 2019
Today is Gaudete Sunday, which means rejoice. We are rejoicing today. I am sure you have heard before, but the early church fathers spoke of three Advents. The first Advent…
Fr. Michael DenkDecember 15, 2019
Last week, I lead a priest retreat for about 35 priests from the Diocese of Orlando. It went very well and, of course, the weather was beautiful. The weather in…
Fr. Michael DenkOctober 27, 2019
Are you leading a quiet and tranquil life? We hear in the second reading, “First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for…
Fr. Michael DenkSeptember 26, 2019
Your Father will never give up on you. Someone recently gave me a good insight on the scripture today. We have this whole chapter of Luke, Luke Chapter 15, and…
Fr. MichaelSeptember 15, 2019
Does everyone have a cross to carry? In the Gospel today, we hear Jesus say, “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” Notice…
Fr. Michael DenkSeptember 9, 2019