Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Saint John Chrysostom was known to be a prolific, well-spoken and challenging preacher. The name “Chrysostom” means “golden-mouthed.” He spoke eloquently of the Scriptures, of which he had an extensive understanding, and applied their words to the times of his … Continued
The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today we celebrate a new-ish feast of Mary on the American version of the Church Calendar. The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671 was extended to all of Spain and … Continued
The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Jesus’ ministry on earth was all about healing. Indeed, that’s what he came to do: to heal us, set things right, from the inside out, so that we would be able to enter the Kingdom. In today’s gospel, … Continued
Saturday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings When I think about this Gospel reading, I wonder what’s really going on. Were the Pharisees really concerned that the Sabbath was being violated, and that people were not experiencing sabbath rest from their labors so that they could … Continued
Friday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readingsMass for the school children: New stuff can be fun. We like to have new clothes or new toys. Adults like to have a new car. But some new stuff can be scary. Going to a new school can … Continued
Thursday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary time
Today’s readings You may have heard the saying that “If you want to hear God laugh, just tell him your plans.” It’s so easy for us in our arrogance to think we have everything all figured out. Frankly, maybe we … Continued
The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings So often, when someone thanks us for something, we might say, “It’s the least I could do.” As if it were praiseworthy. Sometimes we want to do as little as possible, and have others feeling good about it. … Continued
The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings “So what?” I content that that is one of the most important questions in life, certainly in our spiritual life. Because after we have all taken time to absorb the information around us, after we have learned all … Continued
Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings You know, I really don’t think we depend on the Holy Spirit as much as we should. I mean, the Spirit is one of the Persons of the Holy Trinity and has all power and authority as God. … Continued
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