The Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readingsLectio Brevis because of a seminarian speaker at Mass. Today in our Liturgy of the Word we have an urgent call for us all to let go of the paltry things we are holding onto and go all-in for … Continued
Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readingsMass for the School Children. There’s an old joke that one day, Jesus returned to earth, and was walking around the Vatican square talking to people. Some of the Cardinals noticed and they got together and decided they should … Continued
The Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings When I was in seminary, I had a Scripture professor who, when someone would make an insightful comment or answer a question correctly, would exclaim, quoting Jesus in today’s Gospel reading, “You are not far from the kingdom … Continued
All Souls Remembrance Mass
On the Sunday closest to All Souls Day (November 2), we offer a remembrance Mass for those who have died during the past year. The souls of the just are in the hands of God. His care is with his … Continued
The Solemnity of All Saints
Today’s readings I think we all bristle, unfortunately and 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 … Continued
Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings I think today’s reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is a good one for us to hear. Think about it – how often are we beset by all the frustrations of the world, and all of … Continued
The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings An often told, and completely correct, preaching of today’s Gospel reading about the healing of Bartimeus’s blindness would say that this story isn’t about his blindness at all. Yes, it tells of his physical blindness and healing by … Continued
Confirmation
My dear candidates for Confirmation, this is an amazing day. You come here today after a long period of growing in faith and preparing for this beautiful sacrament. You have completed many hours of service, you have learned a good … Continued
Friday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Pay attention! Listen to me when I’m talking to you! Look where you’re going! Be careful; you’re going to fall! How many times do you hear things like this? I know my parents used to say those things … Continued
Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s readings I think sometimes, we don’t really get who Jesus was and what he came to do. So many people think it’s the “kumbaya” kind of love and harmony. They would assert that Jesus was all about being peaceful … Continued
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