Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Matthew 5:17-19 Reflection: The message was simple for Elijah the prophet. There is Just One God, more powerful than any forces of this world, who is » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Matthew 5:13-16 Reflection: Some people are quick learners, alas, I’m sorry to report, not me. In just a few sentences Elijah in today’s first scripture reading » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6 Matthew 5:1-12 Reflection: Opening and Using the Gifts of the Spirit Our words may not be sufficient, but the spirit will give us words; he » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24 Galatians 1:11-19 Luke 7:11-17 Reflection: Are you one of those people who seem to lack patience? Have you ever prayed for patience but didn’t seem to » Continue Reading.
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Romans 5:5b-11 Luke 15:3-7 Reflection: There is so much to rejoice over in the readings today! I am feeling very blessed » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Mark 12:28-34 Reflection: As we come to the end of the school year in the United States, those who have been students this past year, at » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Justin Martyr Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 Mark 12:18-27 Reflection: Many years ago when I was a Passionist seminarian studying philosophy in our Chicago monastery on Harlem » Continue Reading.
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18a or Romans 12:9-16 Luke 1:39-56 Reflection: If you’re at all like me, you’ll have asked yourself The » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-7 Mark 12:1-12 Reflection: There is a lot of violence in today’s gospel. Jesus gives a parable about the owner of a vineyard sending his servants to » Continue Reading.
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Scripture: Genesis 14:18 – 20 1 Corinthians 11: 23 – 26 Luke 9: 11 – 17 Reflection: Today we celebrate the Solemnity » Continue Reading.