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[Mass for the school children.] Today’s feast | Readings: Tobit 5, Tobit 11 & Tobit 12; Revelation 12:7-12; Matthew 1:18-25 The world can be a confusing and scary place some times. Sometimes when we go on a journey, we lose … Continued
Today’s readings “And he kept trying to see him.” Certainly Herod’s motives for trying to see Jesus were highly suspect. He obviously wanted to be sure Jesus didn’t pose some kind of threat to him. And if it was the … Continued
Today's readings My mother and my brothersare those who hear the word of God and act on it. We should be careful not to take this as Jesus downplaying the importance of Mary. We know that he deeply cared for … Continued
Today's readings In some ways, it's the classic schoolyard disagreement. "My dad can beat up your dad." Or, even better, maybe it's the classic sibling rivalry: "Mom likes me best." These things are sort of understandable among children. Children growing … Continued
Today’s Readings What would happen if Christ never rose from the dead? Well, I doubt we would be here today, because as important as Christ’s living and preaching was, it is the Resurrection that gives meaning to it all. This … Continued
Today’s readings In today’s first reading, St. Paul speaks to the Corinthian community about the necessity and source of unity. He lists several gifts that people in the community have and then speaks how they all work together to form … Continued
Today’s readings One of the things I have always enjoyed is reading a good mystery novel. My mother was a big fan of mysteries, especially Agatha Christie, and she passed the love for that on to me as I was … Continued
Today's readings I remember building sand castles as a kid. There was always a price to pay for laying the foundation of it too near the water. It might go well for a while, but one good wave, and all … Continued
Today’s feast | Today’s readings Theologian Bob Barron tells about an interreligious dialogue between Catholics and Buddhists. At one point, one of the Buddhists said to him, “Why is that obscene image on every wall in your buildings?” He was, … Continued
Today’s readings A shortened homily today because of a witness talk being given by our teens, on behalf of those preparing for Confirmation. To those of us with good hearing and the ability to speak clearly, today’s Gospel seems like … Continued
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