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The Church's Instruction on Cremation
Dear Parishioners, The Church has recently clarified its positions on cremation. Below are the fundamental points of the Vatican...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Jan 15, 20173 min read
Our Local Saint - Saint John Neumann
Ten minutes from our parish lies in state the body of St. John Neumann, fourth bishop of Philadelphia. We claim him as our local saint...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Jan 8, 20173 min read
Happy New Year!
Dear Parishioners, First, on behalf of Fr. Larry, our parish staff and myself, I would like to thank you for all of the cards, gifts,...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Jan 1, 20172 min read
The Final Preparation
Dear Friends, As we close in on the great feast of Jesus’ birth, we must “make straight the way of the Lord!” In other words, we have...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Dec 18, 20163 min read
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) is a German Christmas carol written by the composer Ernst Anschütz in 1824. The lyrics refer to the fir...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Dec 11, 20162 min read
Immaculate Conception
This week we celebrate the great Marian Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This mystery highlights Our Lady’s sinlessness from the...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Dec 4, 20162 min read
First Sunday of Advent
Advent is the period of prayer in preparation for the great Solemnity of the Birth of Our Savior. The word “advent” is a Latin term...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Nov 27, 20163 min read
Get Your Tree!
Over the years St. Peter’s has gained the reputation of offering one of the most splendid celebrations of Christmas in the region. This...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Nov 20, 20162 min read
Laughter is the Best Medicine
In view of the contentious election and other local challenges, I thought a little humor could lighten our spirits. Here are a few...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Nov 13, 20162 min read
The Catholic Vote
At this moment in our national history, the attention of the political landscape has turned to personalities. The personal character...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Nov 6, 20162 min read
All Souls' Day
All Souls’ Day, November 2, is the Church’s liturgical feast commemorating the faithful departed. When the human person dies, the body...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Oct 30, 20162 min read
The Feast of Pope Saint John Paul II the Great
This weekend, on October 22, we observe the feast day of Pope John Paul II. There are so many things that we could say about this great...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Oct 23, 20162 min read
A Blessed 40 Hours!
Our Forty Hours celebration this year was a deeply spiritual experience for everyone who participated. I was very pleased with the...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Oct 16, 20162 min read
The Great Apparition in Betania
Although Maria Esperanza had frequent visions and locutions of Jesus, Mary and the saints, something very unusual occurred in Betania on...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Oct 9, 20163 min read
A Mystic for Our Times: Maria Esperanza
Catholic author Michael Brown once stated that Maria Esperanza is one of the greatest mystics of the twentieth century. In many ways, she...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Oct 2, 20163 min read
The Healing of Jaxon Bowers
Michelle and Jason Bowers are former parishioners. They now live in Bay Head, New Jersey. Their youngest son, Jaxon, was admitted to...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Sep 24, 20162 min read
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
On Sunday, September 4, 2016, Pope Francis canonized Mother Teresa. Many of us knew her and her work. Recall that she was born in Albania...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Sep 18, 20163 min read
40 Hours with Maria Esperanza
We will be celebrating our Forty Hours Devotion this year on October 9, 10, and 11 in the usual style. The theme will be “The Servant of...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Sep 10, 20163 min read
Labor Day
We have arrived at another Labor Day. This national holiday has close ties to our locality. A man named Peter McGuire, first suggested it...
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Sep 4, 20162 min read
St. Augustine
St. Augustine was born in AD 354, in Tagaste (now in Algeria). His father was a prominent citizen, although a pagan, and his mother, St....
Rev. Timothy E Byerley, Ph.D
Aug 28, 20162 min read
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