Advent Penance Service
I know a lot of people who get depressed this time of year. Probably you do too. Many people are missing loved ones who are far away from home, or who have passed away. Some of my friends have a … Continued
The Second Sunday of Advent [Cycle C]
Today’s readings The other day, I was trying to get out of the driveway of the rectory, but traffic was pretty backed up on Duane Street, so I was having a hard time. It didn’t take very long to realize … Continued
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings One of the graces that I have here at the parish is that whenever I go to parish meetings, we always pray through the Gospel for the coming Sunday and discuss it. The Spirit works through the community, … Continued
Family Reconciliation Service
Reading: Mark 10:13-16 Well, we have some children here tonight, so this reading about Jesus embracing the little children makes some sense. But not all of us are children, are we? We have big people and little people and every … Continued
Advent Penance Service
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 9:1-8 This afternoon I was thinking about the fact that people don’t experience things in the same way. I was in downtown Naperville with my sister, my two nieces and my nephew. We were out having … Continued
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today's readings Sometimes, as St. Paul reminds the Romans today, we do not know how to pray as we ought. In fact, learning how to pray as we ought is a discipline that takes a lifetime to perfect. The saints … Continued
Advent Penance Service
Readings: Romans 7:14-25; John 1: 35-39 St. Paul's instruction from his letter to the Romans this evening can seem a little confusing, I think. But the point that he is making is one that I think every Christian disciple can … Continued
Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent
Today’s readings In today’s Gospel we find out that Jesus is not above asking a trick question or two to get people’s attention. He asks today, “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will … Continued
Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings The thing is, you know, the Pharisee was quite right. His righteousness was beyond reproach. He has been innocent of greed, dishonesty and adultery. He has been more pious than even the law requires. Fasting was only required … Continued
Youth Reconciliation Service
As you get ready to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation less than a month from now, the Church gathers you together to celebrate another Sacrament: the Sacrament of Reconciliation. How long has it been since you’ve celebrated that sacrament? People … Continued
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