Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4Luke 14:12-14 Reflection: Called to Serve the Least, the Last, the Lost… We continue the journey of our annual November commemoration of saintly » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:2-6Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28b-34 Reflection: There were endless arguments in Jesus’ time about which of the 613 commandments was to be most honoured. That is, which was ‘the greatest.’ » Continue Reading.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Scripture: Wisdom 3:1-9Romans 6:3-9John 6:37-40 Reflection: Yesterday, when we celebrated All Saints Day, we remembered those recognized by the Church as » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of All Saints Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-141 John 3: 1-3Matthew 5:1-12a Reflection: As we celebrate All Saints Day, many Catholics would likely describe sainthood in terms of a formal » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20Luke 13:31-35 Reflection: Happy Thursday in the 30th Week of Ordinary Time! Our time on earth is filled with beautiful moments. Gifts from God of incredible grandeur and » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9Luke 13:22-30 Reflection: I wonder how presiders and preachers will handle today’s readings. This is complicated. Masters. Slaves. Who is in? Who is out? First. The Last. Maybe » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33Luke 13:18-21 Reflection: Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like?” The first reading today contains a beautiful description of how Christ is the perfect spouse of » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22Luke 6:12-16 Reflection: Today we celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles. We celebrate these two ordinary men chosen » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9Hebrews 5:1-6Mark 10:46-52 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for this Sunday (Mark 10:46-52), Jesus is leaving Jericho. By the roadside, a man named Bartimaeus is begging. He is » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16Luke 13:1-9 Reflection: My father could not abide those whom he described as “vulgar” or “crass.” He believed people were better than that and expected his children to be » Continue Reading.