Once again, we are learning today how important it is to remain in the company of Jesus as his disciples. This bizarre Year of COVID is laying bare the many underlying ‘diseases’ diminishing the health of the human family. But we do not lose heart, rather as a people of Read more…
Despite poor air quality due to heavy smoke in the air from surrounding wildfires, nearly 200 parishioners gathered at Noon Sunday for an outdoor Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Rosary in Tacoma. Now that a decision has been made determining the parish is no longer viable on its own and Read more…
Once again, our readings from today’s Mass raise up for us the importance of following Jesus and becoming fully equipped to be disciples of the Master Teacher. St. Paul, one of the greatest disciples of all time, says: “Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself Read more…
As our nation and world continues to address a variety of extraordinary challenges such as a global pandemic and racial justice and all of the many aspects of life which they impact, many people are now also dealing with natural disasters. Minimally, we are called to pray for appropriate responses Read more…
As this day draws towards sunset, I invite all of us to turn to our Blessed Mother, whose birth we recall this day. Mary played a pivotal role in the history of salvation. She, in all humanity, by God’s grace, became a worthy woman who would conceive the Son of Read more…
On this 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, the readings reveal once again how Gospel values contribute to the common good of society. Our faith has a role to play in the life of believers, and through us in the broader society. St. Paul tells us to owe no debt to Read more…
On this First Friday, we recall the New and Eternal Covenant which Jesus accomplished. When he is questioned by the scribes and pharisees why his own disciples do not fast and pray as theirs, Jesus claims the title of Bridegroom (covenant) and that the guests do not fast and pray Read more…
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…