“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings Like many of you, when I take a vacation somewhere with natural beauty, I am always amazed at it. For several years, my family used to vacation up in Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Michigan. I was always in … Continued
Today's readings I have to tell you, we have two of my very favorite readings in today’s Liturgy of the Word. I like them because they both show God interacting with us, his creatures, in powerful ways. In the first … Continued
Today’s readings There’s a little Christian Science church in the town where I grew up, on Main Street, just north of the downtown area. They don’t anymore, but they used to list their upcoming sermon topic, followed by the line … Continued
Today’s readings “The love of money is the root of all evil.” “Money can’t buy happiness.” We have all sorts of proverbs that aim to keep us at right relationship not just with our financial resources, but really with all … Continued
Today’s readings Talking about the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is perhaps the most daunting tasks for a preacher, but also one of the greatest privileges. Here is one of the great mysteries of our faith, one that cries … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s celebration of the Most Holy Trinity reminds us of the fact that God loved the world he created so much that he was determined to remain in relationship with it. “God so loved the world,” the Gospel … Continued
Today’s readings Recently in the news, there have been a few stories of people who have hoarded possessions so much as to put them in danger. In the most recent story, a woman in the Chicago area had passed away, … Continued
Today’s readings This morning, the prophet Jeremiah is urgently reminding the people Israel – and us too! – that every good thing we have, every blessing we receive, all of it comes from the Lord God Almighty. Israel was trying … Continued
Today’s readings At the heart of it, Lent is about two things. First, it’s about baptism. That’s what the participants in our RCIA program are reflecting on these days, and two of them are preparing to be baptized at our … Continued
Today’s readings You know, since I’m currently serving in this, my home parish, I’m going to pass on the opportunity to comment on today’s Gospel: I’ve already reflected long and hard on how a prophet is not accepted in his … Continued
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