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Today’s readings I think we all bristle, mistakenly, at the idea of being a saint. Saints are those super-holy folks who are depicted in artwork and glorified in amazing stories. We are just ordinary people who struggle with our holiness, … Continued
Today’s readings Since we’re gathered here on Halloween, All Hallows Eve, I thought I might get your attention by doing a little homily I like to call “Would Jesus Go Trick-or-Treating?” It’s an important topic, because I think a lot … Continued
Today’s readings The leader of the synagogue had it all wrong, and he of all people should have known what was right. God always intended the Sabbath day to be a day of rest, yes, but also of healing, also … Continued
Today’s readings Today I think our Scriptures call us to get love right. Love is an important thing for Christians because we know that God is love, and that we are called to love. But what we sometimes define love … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 1; has always been one of my very favorite psalms. One interpretation of this Psalm is to look at it as a blueprint for blessedness. In Biblical terms, of course, blessedness equals happiness. So … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Liturgy of the Word speaks to us about being ready. And now’s as good a time for that as any, especially since we are getting so close to the end of the liturgical year. The liturgical year … Continued
Today’s readings This is indeed our home. It can be easy to come to think of this place as a school, or an auditorium, or even as a worship space and fills a function and other than that, doesn’t mean … Continued
Today’s readings Our Gospel today warns us of coming persecutions. At some point, we will all be dragged before synagogues and rulers and authorities of some sort, and we will have to give an account of what we believe. Now … Continued
“I need nothing but God, and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus.” St. Margaret Mary spoke these as her dying words, while being anointed at the age of 43. Margaret was a simple woman and a Visitation nun. … Continued
Today’s readings Listen to the voices of hope in today’s Liturgy: “But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; … Continued
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