The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings I’m speaking at all the Masses this weekend, and I’m sure you’re thinking: here comes the money talk. Well, yes, that’s true, but I’m really speaking to you all out of a sense of gratitude: more about that … Continued
Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Balance is one of the most important things that we can achieve in life, and yet it is a goal that often seems so fleeting. That is particularly true of the spiritual life. So many people find it … Continued
The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings If you’ve been to any number of Church weddings, you have probably heard today’s first reading, and part of the Gospel proclaimed. Obviously we usually leave out the part about divorce, but these readings are quite popular for … Continued
Saint Francis of Assisi, Religious
Today, we celebrate the memorial of one of the most beloved saints of all time, Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis had a conversion that came when he was very young. He had contracted a serious illness, and spent a … Continued
Saint Thérèse of Liseaux, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Today, we celebrate the memorial of Saint Thérèse of Liseaux, the Little Flower, who was one who sought to proclaim the Lord in every simple act of her life. Saint Thérèse had a child-like faith: child-like, that is, in her … Continued
Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Saint Jerome is something of an enigma. Though he was a scripture scholar, he wasn’t the epitome of the quiet, scholarly saint that one might imagine him to be. Perhaps unfortunately, he was known for his quick temper and sometimes … Continued
The Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Would that all the people of the LORD were prophets! Would that the LORD might bestow his spirit on them all! When we think about prophets and prophecy, I think our minds always take us to ancient days. … Continued
Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest
Mass for the school children. Today is the memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, who is one of my favorite saints. He knew what it meant to be a priest, and he lived it every day. But he didn’t start … Continued
Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Herod had the right idea – well, sort of. He was asking the right question, which is a good start, but he was asking it for all the wrong reasons. Clearly though, it is the right question. And … Continued
Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Today’s Gospel reminds me of a sound bite for the evening news or a shoddy post on social media. Taken out of context, Jesus is denying his family. And not only that, but Jesus now has “brothers,” so … Continued
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