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Today’s readings The rather obvious and certainly oft-repeated application of today’s Gospel reading lies in the very literal interpretation of the word “talent.” So we have been given many talents, and it’s up to us to use them wisely for … Continued
Today’s readings You know, this Gospel reading is filled with all sorts of off-putting comments, isn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I bristle at the thought of comparing God to a dishonest judge! But that’s not the point … Continued
Today’s readings: 2 John 4-9; John 13:34-35 [This was Mass for the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade school children.] Today we celebrate a Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We celebrate Jesus’ Sacred Heard because we always … Continued
Today’s readings St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who was called “Mother Cabrini” during her life, was a humble woman of great faith and fortitude, who stayed with her mission. She was refused entrance to the religious order that had educated her. … Continued
Today’s readings “The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.” St. Martin of Tours is a fitting saint to intercede for veterans today. He himself was a soldier and served his country faithfully. After a time, he asked for … Continued
Today’s readings I’m often amazed by the flurry of activity that goes on around this place. I’d only been here a couple of months, and I became convinced that if I strolled over to church at three in the morning, … Continued
Today’s readings “The love of money is the root of all evil.” “Money can’t buy happiness.” We have all sorts of proverbs that aim to keep us at right relationship not just with our financial resources, but really with all … Continued
Today’s readings [Celebrating Sunday’s feast today for the school children.] Have you ever heard the story of the three pigs? If you have, then you remember that one of them built his house out of straw, and the wolf was … Continued
Today’s readings It’s all a matter of perspective – that’s true in most things, but most especially true in our relationship with God. Today’s Gospel gives us a glimpse at that. Jesus asks, ““What man among you having a hundred … Continued
Reading: James 3:13-18 I love the letter of St. James. It’s a letter of practical faith, and many of its passages give us a strong reality check to be sure that we are practicing our faith as the Lord intends. … Continued
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