Ordination Saturday 10:30 AM PDT
12th Sunday of Ordinary time 10 AM PDT
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
Know the Voice of the Holy Spirit
I was asked a question that I could not fully answer by putting into words. I find that when this happens I say a prayer in my heart asking to be led. I was asked this question on Monday and I am writing down my revelation today, which is Wednesday. My sharing of this detail, my actions right now in writing this first paragraph, is also part of the answer.
The question in question was;
“How do I know the Holy Spirit is talking to me and not my own thoughts I am coming up with?”
My best answer at the time was; “it is a feeling that helps me to know and I am aware that is a shallow unsatisfying answer to give you.”
It was at that time that my soul sent my spirit on a quest to find a way for the answer to come to me. The answer was not a new discovery for me but something I had acquired during my formation studies. It was also something I had felt most of my life but had not known how to put into words, instead it was during formation that I learned how to. It has become such a part of me that I needed to review my formation studies to find the words again.
I can distinguish that the Holy Spirit is speaking to me or if it is my own thoughts by my pleasure energy. When the Holy Spirit is talking to me I get very excited and happy and want to share it with the world. When it is my own thoughts my pleasure energy is, to be blunt, more selfish or private. I may share it but only with a person or two. It is the same if the Holy Spirit is calling me to action, I feel it like a river current that I can not fight against. It is a sacrifice, a sacred act, that I am happy (although sometimes a bit intrepid) to do. My own personal decisions of action are more self serving. That does not mean that my personal thoughts or actions are negative or badly selfish, it is just how I can tell when the Holy Spirit is calling to me.
Naturally we must take time to recognize when the devil is trying to influence us. I then go back to that selfish feeling. I find that when I have to go to extremes to justify my own desire or way to myself, then I examine my conscience. If it is from the devil, then the feeling does not last. If it is from the Holy Spirit, then the feeling does not go away. It stays and many times it grows. The feeling from the devil may come and go or be momentarily intense but burn out quickly. A message from the Holy Spirit withstands the test of time because God is patient and is on a different time scale. The devil is like a scam call or phishing message trying to push you into a quick decision or action (which many times is followed by quick regret).
I do not know that this explanation will work for everyone, but I hope it can help anyone.
Father's Day Letter
Letter from RCC
June 21st, 2026 Dear Siblings—and Fathers--in Christ, As we celebrate Father's Day in the USA and several other countries, we give thanks for the many fathers, grandfathers and father figures who have helped shape our lives. Some taught us through their words, but many taught us through their example—through ordinary acts of love, sacrifice, perseverance and care that became lasting lessons. For many, a father or grandfather was the one who taught practical skills and important values: honesty, responsibility, kindness, and perseverance. The lessons that remain with us longest are often not those we were told, but those we witnessed. Scripture reminds us that God is loving, compassionate, patient, and faithful. The psalmist writes, "As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him" (Psalm 103:13). While no human parent can perfectly reflect God's love, fathers and grandfathers are given the sacred opportunity to help others experience something of that divine care. Children often form their earliest understanding of God through the people who love them. When fathers model patience, children learn patience. When they demonstrate integrity, humility, forgiveness and compassion, they teach lessons that can guide a lifetime. The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity offers an important vision for family life. God is not isolation but communion—Father/Creator, Son/Redeemer, and Holy Spirit/Sanctifier united in perfect love. Families are called to reflect that same spirit of relationship, mutual respect, and self-giving love. Authentic fatherhood is not rooted in domination or control but in service, presence, and shared life. Because of this, fathers are called to be spiritual leaders—along with their spouses or co-parents-- within their homes. Through prayer, participation in the life of the Church, conversations about faith and daily witness, they help nurture the spiritual growth of their families. Children need more than material support; they need examples of faith, hope, and love. When fathers are present and engaged they help create homes where faith can flourish. The Gospel presents us with the model of Jesus, who welcomed children, listened to the overlooked, welcomed the outcast and taught that true greatness is found in service. Fathers who seek to follow Christ are called to embody those same values. The measure of fatherhood is not status or authority but the willingness to love generously, listen attentively, forgive readily and serve faithfully. Saint Paul encourages us: "Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training and instruction of God" (Ephesians 6:4). In a world that can often be harsh and divided, fathers have the opportunity to create spaces of safety, encouragement, and hope. Children may forget many words, but they rarely forget who was present for them during life's important moments. Similarly, grandfathers convey the stories and wisdom of previous generations to their grandchildren. That being said, we recognize that Father's Day can be difficult for some. Not every experience of fatherhood has been marked by love, acceptance and support. Some carry wounds caused by absence, abuse, neglect or broken relationships. Others grieve fathers, grandfathers and father figures who have died. To all who carry such burdens, the Reformed Catholic Church extends compassion and prayer. The Gospel assures us that God's love is greater than every human failure. As the psalmist declares: "Though my father and mother forsake me, God will receive me" (Psalm 27:10). God's love remains constant, and healing always remains possible. We also wish to honor those who live the vocation of fatherhood beyond biology or even gender: adoptive and foster fathers, stepfathers, godfathers, uncles, mentors, teachers, coaches, clergy and countless other “fathers” whose guidance and care have changed lives. They remind us that fatherhood is ultimately determined not by genetics but by love. As fathers, grandfathers and father figures seek to live their vocation, may they draw strength from the divine love of God. May Saint Joseph--faithful guardian of the Holy Family--intercede for them, and may God bless them abundantly. With gratitude for all those who nurture, guide and love their children, we offer our prayers and blessing. Happy Father’s Day! The Bishops and Board of Directors of the Reformed Catholic Church reformedcatholic.org
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Trinity Sunday
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Book Club
Book Club
Women of Spirit Female Leadership of Jewish and Christian Tradition - essays Women theologians, writing in their own fields, discuss women as charismatic leaders, dissenters, martyrs, and reformers within the structure of centralized church authority and examine theological images of femininity
Mary the Feminine Face of the Church - all about Mother Mary, author researched other traditions and possible documents
Disputed Questions - 4 Questions facing the Roman church
Womanguides Readings Toward a Feminist Theology - Rosemary Ruther our next book
A fascinating collection of ancient and contemporary readings from the cultural matrix that has shaped Western Christianity, Womanguides is a resource for understanding ideas about gender in Christian tradition and for building alternative patterns that can transform and heal.
Catholic does not = Vatican - about progressive churches of the 60s and VaticanII
It critiques the Vatican's hierarchy while heralding a progressive movement that envisions a more inclusive and democratic faith
The Church Against Itself - historical existence for the eschatological, end of times
New Women New Earth - Published in 1975, the text examines the deeply intertwined histories of female subjugation and environmental degradation, arguing that both stem from the same patriarchal and capitalist structures
Feminist Theologies - Traces the evolving feminist scene in theology over the years and highlights specific contributions that have been and are being made. Although prominently Christian, this book also includes feminist initiatives from Judaism, Islam and Buddhism. It also offers a history, an analysis, and thoughtful proposals for the future
Visionary Women by Rosemary Rutherford - gazes into the souls of three medieval mystics. Hildegard of Bingen, a self-taught theologian who developed a mystical secret language used in her community of mystics, became a traveling preacher and author. At the age of forty. Mechthild of Magdeburg was commanded by God to write down her visions, which resulted in seven books. Julian of Norwich prayed as a young child that she would see Christ's passion, that she would become deathly ill, and that she would long for God-all in her desire to focus her life solely on the divine-and God answered all three prayers
Women Church by Rosemary Rutherford - not easily available in US
Divine Feminine by Dr. Virginia Mollenkott Midwife - God in feminine terms in the Bible
Wisdom Pattern by Rohr - Order, Disorder, Reorder
The Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream - Women of the Bible and their “story”, the author was supported by Fox channels before this admin but at a time when the far right wanted to have women be happy in their station. It tends to share the women’s stories in terms of staying within the role women should be.
Book Club
4:30 – 6:00pm Fridays
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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