St. John Bosco, Priest
Today’s readings St. John Bosco was a master catechist who knew the meaning of Jesus’ question in today’s Gospel: “Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed … Continued
St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor
Today’s readings “But no one can enter a strong man’s house to plunder his property.” Not many have done more to strengthen the house of the Church than St. Thomas Aquinas. I have to admit that reading him in seminary … Continued
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings About fifteen years ago now, my home parish put on a production of the musical Godspell, and somehow I found myself part of the cast. If you’ve ever seen the musical, you know that it is based on … Continued
St. Francis de Sales
Today’s readings | Today’s saint “A spoonful of honey attracts more flies than a barrelful of vinegar.” This quote pretty much sums up the way St. Francis de Sales approached life and ministry. Francis de Sales took seriously the words … Continued
The Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Today’s readings “Not as man sees does God see, because he sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart.” This instruction to Samuel is both a good thing and a bad thing for us, I think. It’s good … Continued
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings This Church year, this year of grace, began last November with the First Sunday of Advent. Since then, we’ve been through Advent and Christmas, Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord. Today is our first “green” Sunday, actually … Continued
Saturday of the First Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” My question is, “why do you care?” I mean, if these scribes who were Pharisees had really been concerned about the keeping of the Law, strict observance of the … Continued
St. Anthony, Abbot
Today’s readings | Today’s saint We people of God have a certain responsibility. And having been given that responsibility, and the Spirit with which to carry it out, we had better be ready to fulfill our duties, because the consequences … Continued
Tuesday of the First Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings “Jesus rebuked him and said, ‘Quiet! Come out of him!’ The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him.” It is always interesting to me how clearly the unclean spirits see who Christ … Continued
The Baptism of the Lord
Today’s readings Today is the last day of the Christmas Season. What a wonderful gift we have as Catholics to celebrate the birth of our Lord for an extended period of time! Last week was the Epiphany of the Lord, … Continued
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