Come what may . . .
Come whatever may
pastoral reflections on living out the Catholic faith
Welcome to Come What May
A Church of the Resurrection blog
by Fr. Steve Mattson
As pastor, I created this blog to be an outlet for my reflections on how, as Catholic Christians, we should respond to the challenges that seem to be everywhere increasing. Jesus said that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. And we believe that. But it’s not obvious what that means, practically speaking, when we each need to discern how to respond to the real challenges and crises that arise day by day. In this blog, I will offer reflections on current events and eternal concerns with the hope that what I write might be helpful to those who are striving, like me, to discern what faithful discipleship looks like . . . come what may. Come whatever may.
Latest Blog Posts
Thinking Ahead
Recent events in Charlotte find me musing about what the future might hold when my own bishop tenders his mandatory letter of resignation on April 10, 2026, when he turns 75. Bishop Boyea has been a good shepherd for the Diocese of Lansing, and I thank God for him, his leadership, and his mission-minded focus…
Baffled by a Bishop
It was not my own bishop who baffled me, just to be clear. It was instead the Most Reverend Michael Martin, OFM Conv., Bishop of Charlotte. In fact, his recent pastoral letter woke me from my blogmatic slumber. It had been years since I had posted a blog, but because actions like his might one…
The Light Shines in the Darkness . . .
Some parishioners will remember that the Mass prior to Vatican II used to conclude with the reading of John 1:1-14, which, because it was proclaimed after communion, was called the “Last Gospel.” Those of you who are old enough may not remember the Last Gospel because it was proclaimed quietly in Latin, as if it…
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