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.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick brings physical healing even though it is primarily for spiritual healing and strength.
Confession is a gift
We should rejoice when we experience forgiveness and reconciliation with God and the Church.
Game changer
There’s a stronger sense of His Real Presence. When it’s just you and Him, it’s especially intimate.
Spiritual fuel
Please gas up here when you’re low on spiritual fuel!
More joy in heaven
Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.
The forgiveness business
‘To err is human; to forgive is divine’.
Even priests need a shepherd
Cardinal Gregory will visit OLVP on September 24, 2023.
Fathers Day
Our dads act as images of God the Father
Woman of worth
It has helped many women, especially young ones today, to see their great and immeasurable worth.
Miracle
But they are truly a beautiful family of faith who would be praising God no matter the results.
Catholic coaching
How cool would it be to have a “Catholic coach”!
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.
Hearts burning
Our hearts yearn to burn for something or someone.
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.
Holy Week
You don’t have to do everything this week, but it’s very spiritually advantageous to do as much as you can.
Power of prayer
I knew that many people at OLVP were praying for me. The thought that I had was that their prayers helped me turn the corner.
Woman at the well
It is love that will always be there for us and never leave us, always affirm and never reject us, and always be true while calling us to be true.
Saga of the statue
The Lord’s prediction about the saga of the statue has come true: our grief has become joy.
Youth giving alms to youth
Lent is a time for our spiritual lives to lengthen and grow.
Our Lady of Lourdes
Mary is real, and she is a real Mother. She is real caring, loving, and powerful.