Welcome to our Lost Sheep Blog. I’m so glad you found us here. I am Fr. Greg, a former lost sheep, who is now the shepherd (pastor) of the flock at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Darnestown, MD. This is a site for those who have been away from the Church or our parish, or who just feel lost in the world. It’s good to connect even if it’s just virtually here, and to know you are not alone.

Keeping it real
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Keeping it real

It is most enjoyable and most fruitful to be real about our all-important faith in the Son of God.

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Ideas for Lent
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Ideas for Lent

Here are some ideas for the three disciplines of Lent that we gave to our Youth Group via Life Teen.

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Something to think about at Christmas
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Something to think about at Christmas

Those who believe that the baby Jesus is God incarnate (in the flesh) can make an easier leap to believe that the Eucharistic Jesus is God incarnate.

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Anointing of the Sick
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Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick brings physical healing even though it is primarily for spiritual healing and strength.

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Confession is a gift
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Confession is a gift

We should rejoice when we experience forgiveness and reconciliation with God and the Church.

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Game changer
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Game changer

There’s a stronger sense of His Real Presence. When it’s just you and Him, it’s especially intimate.

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Spiritual fuel
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Spiritual fuel

Please gas up here when you’re low on spiritual fuel!

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Fathers Day
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Fathers Day

Our dads act as images of God the Father

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Woman of worth
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Woman of worth

It has helped many women, especially young ones today, to see their great and immeasurable worth.

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Miracle
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Miracle

But they are truly a beautiful family of faith who would be praising God no matter the results.

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Called by name
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Called by name

And in answering the call of the Good Shepherd, I will find my role in the Church and my purpose in this world.

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Hearts burning
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Hearts burning

Our hearts yearn to burn for something or someone.

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Season of joy
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Season of joy

It is the Spirit who leads us, and hopefully instills His joy and peace in each one of us this Easter season.

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Holy Week
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Holy Week

You don’t have to do everything this week, but it’s very spiritually advantageous to do as much as you can.

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