Scripture: Joshua 24:14-29Matthew 19: 13-15 Reflection: Children were brought to Jesus that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, “Let the » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary Scripture: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab1 Corinthians 15:20-27Luke 1:39-56 Reflection: Today we celebrate one of the most special feasts of our Blessed Mother, the feast » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17Matthew 18:21-19:1 Reflection: Acting Like God the Father? Today’s Gospel finds Jesus saying his Father will punish us unless each of us forgives our brothers from » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12Matthew 18:15-20 Reflection: One of the reasons I enjoy breaking open the Word of God with my lay brothers and sisters is because I view religious life, the » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Reflection: “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22Matthew 17:22-27 Reflection: Surprising Graces I remember walking down the first-floor corridor of the monastery one morning a few years ago, where the men who use wheelchairs have » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 18:6-9Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19Luke 12:32-48 Reflection: I’ve worked with thousands of grieving people. It’s not universal, yet the majority report seeing “signs” from their deceased loved ones. These take » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13Matthew 17:14-20 Reflection: A Little Faith is Like a Mustard Seed In this section of the gospel, Jesus journeys to Jerusalem, teaching those closest to him, his disciples. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-40Matthew 16:24-28 Reflection: What does Jesus mean when he says to his disciples – including us – “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13Matthew 16:13-23 Reflection: Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him,‘God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.’He turned and said to Peter,‘Get » Continue Reading.