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Today’s readings Today we have a Pharisee who is a scholar of the law engaging Jesus in conversation. Obviously, this scholar wasn’t really interested in Jesus’ point of view; he didn’t expect to learn anything from Jesus. Instead he was … Continued
On this, the octave day of the Assumption of Mary, we celebrate another great Marian event, the memorial of the Queenship of Mary. Today we celebrate the fifth glorious mystery of the rosary: Mary is crowned Queen of heaven and … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s readings are challenging ones for us. They’re certainly a little difficult to understand, especially the Gospel story. But I think it’s the Gospel story that presents the key to our understanding today by revealing the Canaanite woman’s … Continued
This homily was for the Mass of the Holy Spirit, celebrated at the beginning of the new school year. Readings: Isaiah 42:1-3; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; Matthew 5:1-12a I’m grateful that we can come together as a community to celebrate Mass … Continued
Today’s readings When I was in Israel a few years ago, we were able to visit Mount Tabor, the traditional site of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the feast we celebrate today. We went up several mountains on that pilgrimage, … Continued
Saint John Vianney’s seminary education got off to a rather rocky start. In fact, his poor previous education nearly kept him out of the seminary. Then he had trouble understanding lectures in Latin. He was only able to overcome this … Continued
Today’s readings The Israelites wandering in the desert would seem to have had the spiritual life easy. How could they possibly miss God’s presence? There was a cloud to lead them to the Lord by day, and fire by night. … Continued
Saint Ignatius was all set to accomplish great things in the military when his leg was badly injured by a canon ball. As he was convalescing, he asked for romantic novels to read. But nothing like that was available, so … Continued
Today’s readings Think about it. God comes to you in a dream and says that you can have anything you want—just one thing, though. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. What would you ask for? What is that one thing you’d give … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus is a feast of siblings, which is unique and compelling. It’s a wonderful reminder of how family should be: united in faith, and bringing each other to Christ. The story … Continued
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