Scripture: 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31 Luke 19:11-28 Reflection: In the midst of the indescribable horror of seeing her seven sons mercilessly slain by the tyrant king because they would not » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Widsom 18:14-16; 19:6-9 Luke 18:1-8 Reflection: The Need to Pray with Faith God’s call to fidelity is a call to remember; and a call to » Continue Reading.
Feast of St. Albert the Great Scripture: Wisdom 13:1-9 Luke 17:26-37 Reflection: I often sit in our small third floor chapel with large picture windows that take in the San » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 6:1-11 Luke 17:11-19 Reflection: Faith is central to Christianity. It is a fundamental feature of the spiritual life. Yet faith is often misunderstood as an assent to doctrinal » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 2:23-3:9 Luke 17:7-10 Reflection: In today’s Gospel we read that no one would expect a master to ask a servant to sit at the table and serve him, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 1:1-7 Luke 17:1-6 Reflection: Good News in Jesus’ Alliteration Jesus must love alliteration. He uses it so effectively in today’s Gospel. His message is » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 14:7-12 Luke 15:1-10 Reflecton: Things just kept getting worse. Fights were breaking out much more regularly and what should have been a nourishing respite in the school day » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Micah 7:1-2, 9-14 2Thessalonians 2:16-3:5 Luke 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38 Reflection: I have talked with many atheists who do not believe in eternal life, as well as people » Continue Reading.
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 John 2:13-22 Reflection: We are Made Beautiful in the Beauty of the Church » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 13: 8-10 Luke 14: 25-33 Reflection: Are you willing to pay the price of discipleship? Please, don’t answer that question quickly. Jesus does not want a sentimental, rash » Continue Reading.