Scripture:1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 Reflection:Be free of anxieties. /v.32aI know who you are – the Holy One of God! /v.24bHappy Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time!It’s a really interesting thought. Nutty, » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19Mark 4:35-41Reflection:Brothers and sisters: Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1-2Where in your life have you seen this » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39 Mark 4:26-34Reflection: “Remember the days past when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a great contest of suffering.” Hebrews 10:32The readings for today are a great reminder for » Continue Reading.
Memorial of St. Thomas AquinasScripture:Hebrews 10:19-25Mark 4:21-25Reflection:Today the church celebrates Saint Thomas Aquinas considered one of the Catholic Church’s greatest theologians and philosophers. The works of Aquinas have long been » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Hebrews 10:11-18Mark 4:1-20Reflection:Think of how you envision Jesus – the face you see, the language you would hear when you spoke to him, the look of his eyes, the gentleness » Continue Reading.
Scripture:2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5Mark 3:31-35Reflection:A mentor many years ago gave me sage advice I have never forgotten. He urged me in my work in non-profit management to listen » Continue Reading.
The Conversion of St. Paul the ApostleScripture:Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22Mark 16:15-18Reflection:Today is the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle. We all know the familiar story of Saul » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Jonah 3:1-5, 101 Corinthians 7:29-31Mark 1:14-20Reflection:Lord is CloseOne of the most precious gifts we have from God is His wonderful closeness to us. The first words of Jesus in Mark’s » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14Mark 3:20-21Reflection:Have you ever been misunderstood? When I reflect on the sufferings of Jesus, there are of course, the physical sufferings: the scourging, the crown of thorns, and » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Hebrews 8:6-13Mark 3:13-19Reflection:There was an old military ballad that began with the lyrics: “Give me ten men who are stout-hearted men, and I’ll soon give you ten thousand more…” I » Continue Reading.