Prayer

Reading: Matthew 26:17-20, Matthew 26:26-30 “My appointed time draws near.” In this statement, we see that Jesus was clearly very aware of his impending death, but we also see that that death was not something imposed on him by human … Continued

Today’s readings It’s annoying when people call us on something and they’re right, isn’t it? But the Christian disciple knows that it is the job of our brothers and sisters to correct us when we stray, and the Christian disciple … Continued

Today’s readings Sometimes it’s hard for things to get through to us, isn’t it? One of my friends in seminary used to say that the Israelites had a pillar of cloud leading them by day, and a pillar of fire … Continued

Today’s readings Today’s readings remind us that our God is not forgetful. He is not one of the gods of false religion who supposedly made the world and set it in motion, then backed off and watched things unfold. No, … Continued

Today’s reading The waters that flowed from the temple in the first reading are the same waters that were stirred up in the pool at Bethesda, and those are the same waters that if you’re real quiet, you can hear … Continued

Today I preached two homilies. One was for the regular Mass of the day, the Cycle C readings, including the Parable of the Prodigal Father. The other was for the Mass of the second scrutiny of the Elect, the Cycle … Continued

Today’s readings | Today’s saint Today’s readings are the ultimate words that remind us that it’s not about us. As Fr. Fragomeni pointed out this past Monday at our Lenten Mission, we have to give up the baggage of thinking … Continued

Today’s readings “You are not far from the Kingdom of God!” I had a teacher in seminary who used to say that to people whenever they had a really insightful comment or answer in class. And it is that insight … Continued

Today’s readings How many times have you told someone in your life how to do something, and they chose another way, and you wanted more than anything to say “I told you so!”? Maybe you’ve even gone so far as … Continued

Today’s readings You’ve all heard the saying, “There are ten commandments, not ten suggestions.” Jesus comes to us to say today that the commandments are all still in effect. Why? Because those commandments lead us to God. The first three … Continued