The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Today’s readings In a lot of ways, this is a strange feast we are celebrating today. Think about it. This is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which in Jesus’ day would have been as big an oxymoron as one … Continued
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Today’s readings Today we celebrate with great joy one of the most wonderful feasts on our Church calendar, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Through this greatest of all gifts, we have been made one with our God … Continued
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Ordinary Time
I don’t have to tell you, I am sure, that life on earth can be pretty uncertain on a daily basis. Wars being fought all over the globe, terrorism and natural disasters, disrespect for human life, antagonism toward Christ-like values, … Continued
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Today’s readings “Do not be amazed!” – I just love that line in the Gospel. We have to get behind the sentiment of that statement today if we are to really understand what this day is all about. We believe … Continued
Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Today’s readings We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. The Church sees this evening’s Mass as the beginning of a three-day … Continued
Tuesday of Holy Week
Today’s readings Today’s Gospel reading contains four of the most chilling words in all of holy Scripture: “And it was night.” Those narrative words come just after Judas takes the morsel and leaves the gathering. But the Beloved Disciple didn’t … Continued
The Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Today’s readings Sometimes it’s hard to accept that something is in our best interest when we first hear of it. I can remember often growing up not wanting to do something like go on a retreat or join the youth … Continued
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today’s Gospel can be a confusing one, perhaps even a little difficult to hear. It’s very disconcerting to see Jesus as being callous to his mother and not receiving her when she came to visit. But our gut – or … Continued
The Third Sunday of Lent
Today’s readings Our memories of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut are not old ones. We still may remember where we were when we heard of the tragedy, we may even recall with great clarity … Continued
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Anointing of the Sick During Mass
Today’s readings: Isaiah 61:1-3a, Psalm 147, Romans 8:18-27, Matthew 8:5-17 I’ve talked to a lot of sick people, and I’m amazed at how many of those who are really ill, who have come through something very difficult, have told me … Continued
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