Daily Scripture, December 13, 2025
The people in Jesus’ time were perplexed with the figures of John the Baptist and Jesus. How often we are too! What is Jesus waiting for?
Fr. Phillip Donlan, CP
Fr. Phillip Donlan, CP, is the Associate Director of Ministry at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center, Citrus Heights, California.
St. Paul of the Cross and the Paradox of the Cross
St. Paul of the Cross founded the Congregation of the Passion to place the Passion of Christ at the center of preaching and pastoral life. His charism insisted that the faithful be drawn into intimacy with the crucified Lord so…
Daily Scripture, October 13, 2025
We are called to open our eyes, ears and hearts to the words of the Gospel. Catholic social teaching calls us to be prophets and see the signs of the times.
Prophets Still Speak: Amos, Lazarus, and the Cry of Creation
Fr. Phillip Donlan, CP’s homily connects Amos’ warning and the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to today’s ecological and social crises, urging ecological conversion and solidarity with the poor and creation.
Daily Scripture, September 13, 2025
"I will show you what a follower of mine looks like. One who builds their house on a firm foundation, one who has a firm foundation in God, the Rock."