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.
The fun of snow
In the Gospel, Jesus says that the kingdom of God belongs to little children (see Mt 19:14). So, follow His words and let your inner 10 year-old-self enjoy his fun and beautiful creation of snow!
Time to confess
The priest (who is acting in the person of Christ) can never reveal anything from a confession.
Advent
We know that Advent leads to Christmas which celebrates Christ’s birth.
Giving thanks
Give thanks daily for your food, clothing, home, warmth, health, freedom, family, friends, Church, parishioners, and the love of Jesus Christ.
Works of mercy
We had a great experience with our high school youth group this past Sunday night.
Adoration chapel
The basis for it all that each of us should consider is what Christ says in Mt 26:40, “could you not keep watch with me for one hour?”
Confidence in prayer
Confidence in prayer doesn’t mean cockiness; we don’t expect that God will answer “yes” to all of our prayers like Bruce Almighty.
Talking about the Trinity with 7th graders
The reason we call a priest, “Father”, is because he is supposed to reflect the Father like Jesus does and bring the Father’s love to people.
Richness of Scripture
There is so much that the Lord wants to say to us and have us ponder even in just one Scripture verse or passage in order to know Him better.
"How do I know that God loves me?"
It’s the peace, happiness, and joy that God promised in Christ which is the exact experience that Christ’s closest friends have experienced in their hearts and souls for 2,000 years.
How Do I Pray?
Prayer is conversation with God.
Whole lot going on
All of the piles of old, broken asphalt represent all of the brokenness that Christ can remove from our lives.
Free as a bird
I’m clearly no St. Francis of Assisi as the bird was not trusting me.
Psalm 13
Psalm 13 is especially helpful because it is honest and direct to God from someone experiencing darkness and torment.