The readings for this 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time use beautiful language to express how the human person longs for communion with God. Jeremiah says the Word of the Lord became like fire burning in his heart, imprisoned in his bones, and he grew weary trying to contain it. (20:7-9) Read more…
On this 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time we hear St. Peter’s confession of faith regarding the true identity of Jesus. “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16: 16) This account of St. Matthew reveals the age old truth that the more we know God, the Read more…
Today is the First Friday of August, a time to recall the Sacred Heart of Jesus where humanity experiences perfect love. In today’s Gospel Jesus says: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” This ‘wish’ to come after Jesus is planted Read more…