“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings “We have never seen anything like this.” That statement, from today’s Gospel reading, can be taken in a at least a couple of different ways. It could be an expression of amazement: the people were seeing something new … Continued
Today’s readings My niece is now in college; I can’t believe how time has flown. But back when she was little, she knew how to wrap Uncle Patrick around her little finger. I remember one time when we were out … Continued
Today’s readings It is always interesting to me how clearly the unclean spirits know who Jesus is. For them, Christ our God inspires fear and rebellion. But even these unclean spirits, hearing his voice, begrudgingly obey. Jesus teaches with authority, … Continued
Today’s readings See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples. Barbara hated Christmas this year. Every time she went into a department store, she had to get out as quickly as she could; taking with her a … Continued
Today’s readings The readings in these Christmas days find us unpacking the gift we have been given. Now that we realize Christ incarnate among us, what does it mean? Why did he come? What has changed? Today’s first reading from … Continued
Today’s readings Saint John Neumann is one of the first great American saints, the first American archbishop to be beatified. He is not to be confused with John Henry Cardinal Newman, of state university “Newman Center” fame. John Neumann was … Continued
Today’s readings And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Luke notes all throughout Jesus’ young life that Mary kept the events of Jesus’ life and reflected on them in her heart. At the visit … Continued
Today’s readings I always feel like it’s appropriate that we celebrate the Holy Family today, shortly after Christmas. This feast helps to underscore that Jesus came to live among us in a very familiar way: by taking flesh and becoming … Continued
Today’s readings The birth of Christ in our world ought to mean something to us: the birth of Christ ought to mean a change in our attitudes and our behaviors and even in the course of our lives. Today is … Continued
Today’s readings Saint Stephen was one of the first deacons of the Church, chosen to aid in the distribution of food to those in need, so that the Apostles could continue their work. He was a man who was filled … Continued
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