Feast of the Transfiguration Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-142 Peter 1:16-19Matthew 17:1-9 Reflection: During a recent conversation with a 14-year-old, I learned of his intense interest in cosmology. He loves studying stars with his telescope on clear nights, is amazed the…
Scripture: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17Matthew 14:1-12 Reflection: The readings in the liturgical cycle are laid out to cover the majority of the biblical texts and keep us familiarized with the history, theology and life of the people of Israel. Today’s first…
Memorial of St. John Vianney, patron of priests & parish clergy Scripture: Leviticus 23: 1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37Matthew 13:54-58 Reflection: Remembering, Celebrating, and Proclaiming… Today’s Scripture readings and the August 4th feast of St. John Vianney challenge us to…
Scripture: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38Matthew 13:47-53 Reflection: I wonder if we might allow our faith-imagination to be active today and reflect on the parable as applying to our inner life – as much as it might apply to the wider life…
Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35Matthew 13:44-46 Reflection: In the last few years, I have attended three family weddings, and each time, someone has commented on the couple’s facial expressions during the ceremony. Often, they have used the word “radiant” to describe the…
Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9Matthew 13:36-43 Reflection: Our story, our history, is found in the Old Testament. Each book we find there tells another part of the story. So if we think of Genesis as the story of our beginning, then…
Scripture: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34Matthew 13:31-35 Reflection: Happy Monday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time! Do you like to cook? I really do. From soups, salads, and vegetables to pasta, sauces, and barbecue — even something as simple as dishing…
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12Romans 8:28-30Matthew 13:44-52 Reflection: These parables lead me to one obvious conclusion – the abundance and beauty of heaven! He goes and sells all that he has and buys it: isn’t this the ultimate sacrifice to…
Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16John 11:19-27 Reflection: “God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might have life through him.” The first reading for today describes the love that connects…
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17Matthew 13:18-23 Reflection: Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance. Today marks my parents 84th wedding anniversary! Their life together as man and wife began on July…