Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Matthew 6:19-23 Reflection: Is it foolish to believe that goodness ultimately triumphs? That evil will not prevail? It is hard to avoid these questions when considering the bloody spectacle recounted in today’s first reading.…
Scripture: Sirach 48:1-14Matthew 6:7-15 Reflection: “This is how you are to pray” Matthew 6:9 As a Passionist priest, I have given many a retreat conference on prayer, as well as some workshops on how to pray. There have also been…
Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16Matthew 5:38-42 Reflection: It is hard to figure out what to make from our Scriptures today. I recently read in a biblical commentary about the Hebrew myth or tradition, they believe that the Word of God remains…
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31Romans 5:1-5John 16:12-15 Reflection: The Sunday following Pentecost is set aside in the church’s liturgical year to invite us to reflect on the essential tenet of our faith in God: The mystery…
Memorial of St. Barnabas, Apostle Scripture: Acts 11:21b-26; 12:1-3 Matthew 5:33-37 Reflection: Have you ever heard the term second fiddle? This idiom originated from the early days of orchestras. An orchestra has a first violinist, or first chair, who plays…
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-16Matthew 5:27-32 Reflection: I was running late and driving to an appointment in traffic. I got impatient with other drivers, and in the privacy of my car I called one of them a jerk and another…
The Passionist Family of Holy Cross Province, counting on God’s grace, joyfully affirms, celebrates, and actively promotes cultural and racial diversity for the sake of honoring God’s intention from the very first moment of creation and for advancing the reign…
La Familia Pasionista de la Provincia Santa Cruz, contando con la gracia de Dios, afirma, celebra y promueve activamente la diversidad cultural y racial en aras de honrar la intención de Dios desde el primer momento de la creación y para avanzar el reino de Dios.
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46Matthew 5:20-26 Reflection: Limitless Boundaries – Our Journey Into Ordinary Time Did you know that when we are lost, we walk in circles? Imagine being in the middle of a great forest. We have walked a few…
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39Matthew 5:17-19 Reflection: Today’s Gospel continues the Sermon on the Mount theme from St. Matthew and is found immediately following the “salt of the earth” verses. Jesus reminds his audience of his purpose, he is the fulfillment…