Friday of the Second Week of Ordinary Time: Christian Unity

Today’s readings (Mass for the school children) In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls his Apostles.  These are the men who will be closest to him and will follow after him throughout his ministry on earth.  Even though these men weren’t the … Continued

Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome

Today’s readings Today we celebrate the feast of the dedication of the Cathedral of St. John Lateran in Rome. Most people think of St. Peter’s Basilica as the pope’s church, but that’s not true. As the Bishop of Rome, his … Continued

The Dedication of Saint John Lateran

Today’s readings I’m often amazed by the flurry of activity that goes on around this place.  I’d only been here a couple of months, and I became convinced that if I strolled over to church at three in the morning, … Continued