The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings I don’t think most of us need to think real hard about what it means to suffer. We have all had, and will have, more than our share of it. Whether it’s the illness and even death of … Continued
Friday of the Second Week of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings The saga between Saul and David continues. The Lord has rejected Saul, and given gifts and charisms to David, who God intends to anoint as king in Saul’s stead. This is obvious to Saul, and has driven him … Continued
The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings What are you looking for? That’s the question Jesus asks us today, and it’s a good one. For the disciples who were checking him out, I think it took them aback somewhat. They weren’t expecting that and they … Continued
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Today’s readings “Everyone is upset about this.” “Everyone agrees with this.” “Everyone says we should do it this way.” If you’re in any position of leadership, you have probably heard someone tell you something like this. Anytime I hear it, … Continued
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious
Today’s readings Mother Seton is a major figure of the Catholic Church in the United States. Her accomplishments contributed greatly to the growth of Catholicism in this country. She founded the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of … Continued
The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Today’s readings As we gather to reflect on and celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph today, we might be looking at them way up on a pedestal, and forget that we have been called to become holy … Continued
Holy Innocents, Martyrs
Today’s readings On the face of it, this is just a horrible feast. The slaughter of many innocent children is a stark and frightening juxtaposition to the joy and glory of the Christmas Octave. The numbers of children actually murdered … Continued
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Day
Today’s readings Think about it. What did you think God was like when you were growing up? Was he someone to be feared, watching your every move, or was he a good friend walking with you in good times and … Continued
The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Night
Tonight’s readings It’s all about the zeal of the Lord of Hosts! Because when you think about it, God doesn’t have to care about our welfare or our salvation. He’s God, he’s not in need of anyone or anything, because … Continued
The Nativity of the Lord – Vigil/Special Needs Mass
In a town called Nazareth in Galilee, a long time ago, Mary lived with her parents, Joachim and Ann. Mary was only a young girl, maybe 14 years old. She came from a quiet little area of the world, and … Continued
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