Matthew 9:1-8 As followers of Jesus, we are part of a great community. Even when we have lost faith and hope, this great community of believers bears us up to Christ to for forgiveness and healing. We are called to be the friends who bring one another to the Lord so that he can give …
The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us Matthew 16:13-19 We all are sinners as Peter and Paul. We at times like Peter have denied Jesus through our sins of human weakness or we were negatively critical of the Church as Paul. But despite our human faults and failings Jesus still counts on you …
St. Irenaeus, Pray for us Matthew 8:23-27 The meaning of this story is far greater than stilling a weather storm. The meaning is that wherever Jesus is, the storms of life become calm. It means that in His presence there is peace. When the cold bleak wind of sorrow blows, there is comfort in …
St. Cyril of Alexandria, Pray for us Matthew 8:18-22 Today’s Gospel challenges us to realize the gap that exists between our claim to follow Jesus and how far we are willing to go with him. Jesus calls us to follow him out of our comfort zones to bring healing and peace to difficult conditions, …
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Luke 9:51-62 Some Christians get upset by Atheists. But when you think about it, prejudice contradicts the Christian faith more blatantly than Atheism ever could. So how we manage the pain of rejection, and the pain of disappointment will determine how faithful we are to our calling. Jesus summed it …
The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us Luke 2:41-51 Mary is the Mother of God, but in this story, she is also the mother of a lost boy, and she is responsible for him, and she loves him, and so she goes looking for him. She lived by faith. She speaks tenderly: “Your …
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for us Luke 15:3-7 The human heart is both repository and wellspring. Today we pray that nothing, but goodness will be treasured in our hearts; that from our hearts may flow out to all a living spring of healing, enhancing love; that our hearts may become like …
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Luke 1:57-66,80 In addition to the name given us by our family at baptism, we also became known as a Christian. It defines us. It tells the world who we are and what should be expected of us. Like John we need to discover what God has created …
Matthew 7:15-20 In the Gospel of Mark there is a story about a man who is casting out demons in Jesus’ name although he is not part of the chosen twelve disciples. When the disciples complain about him, Jesus responds and says that whoever is not against us is for us. Here is a tree …
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Pray for us Matthew 7:6,12-14 In every action of life, we face a choice. It is a choice between the hard way and the effortless way. And there is never a straightforward way to greatness. In this world, we attempt to use the short way of doing things which promises immediate …
