At The Foot Of The Cross

For the third day running, our daily Mass readings bring us to the cross. Sunday, Jesus instructed that the cross was at the heart of his identity as Messiah. He also taught that each true and mature disciple must take up his or her cross each day should they choose Read more…

Who Do You Say That I Am?

In this Sunday’s Gospel, we find Jesus and his disciples traveling in the northern section of Israel, near the Syrian border, at a place known as Caesarea Philippi.  This area was known at the time for its worship of many different gods.  No wonder Jesus chose this location to ask Read more…

The Lord Jesus, Clement Judge

Early this week, our Holy Father, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter entitled Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus, translated meaning The Lord Jesus, Clement Judge.  With this motu proporio, (of his own initiative) Pope Francis streamlined the process by which the Church examines and declares a marriage null.  For all matters Read more…

Luke’s Sermon on the Plain

This week, the People of God during the Gospel at daily Mass are listening to Luke’s account of the Sermon on the Plain, perhaps more better known as Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount, or the Beatitudes. For me, as with all Scripture, but especially with the Gospel where Jesus is Read more…