Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 “Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets. For whoever is not against us is for us.” How often do we unjustly question the motives of others? How often do we jump to conclusions about others who may be honestly seeking to do good but in …
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael John 1:47-51 Whether we believe in angels or not is really not that important; this feast should help us be attuned to the goodness of God toward God’s people. The angels always represented God; they were his messengers. And so are we. We often have described someone as an angel …
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael John 1:47-51 Whether we believe in angels or not is really not that important; this feast should help us be attuned to the goodness of God toward God’s people. The angels always represented God; they were his messengers. And so are we. We often have described someone as an angel …
Dear Friends, The calendar tells us that the holidays are approaching fast. Ready or not, here they come. Black Friday sales have been around since the beginning of November this year, which means we can still enjoy our Thanksgiving Day without having to run off to find good deals. “Black” Friday is so named because …
St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions Luke 9:18-22 The truth of God is revealed over a period of time. We are not always ready to receive the truth God has for us. No one could handle the full weight of knowledge of the future all at once. Because God is gracious, we are given …
St. Vincent de Paul Luke 9:7-9 St. Vincent de Paul was a true representation of Jesus Christ in the world and in many ways a true reformer of the church. What is it that motivates us in our works of charity? It must be that we see all reality in relationship to a personal God. …
Saints Cosmas and Damian Luke 9:1-6 Every day of our lives is a journey that God has sent us on to proclaim the Kingdom in our midst. In the simplest acts of charity and the smallest offerings of kindness, we can heal, we can cast out demons; we can reveal the Kingdom of God in …
Luke 8:19-21 Jesus takes advantage of every opportunity to get his message across. Someone announces that his family is here. And I could see him smiling and saying – “You’re not going to get off the hook that easily. Don’t be pointing to only them as my family. You are my family also.” As I …
Luke 8:16-18 When Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus in the temple, Simeon held the child in his arms and proclaimed that Jesus was the light to reveal God’s glory to the Gentiles. We have seen that light shine in Jesus Christ through the gospel. There is no need for us to hide that …
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 9:30-37 For Jesus his primary claim to greatness is service to others. He was the willing servant of anyone who needed him. How does that fit in an age that is so very impressed with credentials and degrees and titles and positions in the company? You and I are …
