Batman's Column

My Dear Parishioners of St. Padre Pio Parish,

It is me, Batman, the rectory doggo! I had a veterinarian visit this week for a normal checkup. I am fine, but I don't do so well at the vet's office, so the very nice lady said that maybe some anti-anxiety drugs might be helpful. As I "write" my article this week, don't be alarmed! I am still feeling the effects of my medication and am not quite myself. So, here is an abbreviated version of my article as I shake off the after effects. In da first reading, God reveals His Holy Name to Moses, "I am who am". Wit God saying who He iz, He tells Moses and the whole people of Israel, dat He can b everyting that they need in order to b freed from slavery to Egypt. In Lent, God remindz us dat He STILL iz everyting dat we needz in order 2 b freed from slavery 2 sin! Datz why we pray, fast and givez 2 da poor during dese 40 dayz - 2 remember wut da Lord haz done 4 us and our willingness 2 follow da flame of His luv!