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
On this feast of St. Ignatius, we recall a man who built his life and established a religious community out of his relationship with Jesus Christ. We are challenged by the example of this holy man to experience the same, complete conversion of life to Jesus Christ. In today’s Gospel Read more
In the Gospel today Jesus continues to preach about the Kingdom of Heaven. During an interview In the latter year’s of his life, St. Pope John Paul II was asked about heaven. He responded by saying that heaven is not so much a place as it is a relationship with God. Read more
Once again in today’s Liturgy, we revisit the parable of the sower and the seed. Remember, this is a parable Jesus used to instruct us about the Kingdom of Heaven. St. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5 that God has fashioned us for this Kingdom. Prayerful silence is necessary to Read more