Feast of Saint Monica Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 Matthew 23:13-22 Reflection: Some time ago I was speaking with a young man, a recovering cocaine addict. There was still suffering in » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ezekiel 12:1-12 Matthew 18:21-19:1 Reflection: "Son of man, you live in the midst of a rebellious house. . ." These words to the prophet Ezekiel remind me of a » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8 Ephesians 4:30-5:2 John 6:41-51 Reflection: Elijah was afraid. He was literally running for his life. He had just accomplished great things for God and had done » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Hebrews 1:12-2:4 Matthew 17:14-20 Reflection: Jesus had just given Peter, James and John a glimpse of his glory when he was transfigured and spoke with Moses and Elijah of his » Continue Reading.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56 Reflection: Once again we encounter these powerful readings for the feast of Mary’s Assumption » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 John 12:24-26 Reflection: I’ve heard the scripture passage so many times – "God loves a cheerful giver". It is easy to be a "cheerful giver" when » Continue Reading.
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Matthew 16:13-23 Reflection: Let Us Go to Die with Our People There are three Carmelite saints who share » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-7 Matthew 15:21-28 Reflection: The O.P.s (Order of Preachers) and the C.P.s (Congregation of the Passion) get confused sometimes. Both are communities founded to preach. St. Dominic loved » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 Matthew 14:22-36, 15:1-2, 10-14 Reflection: I carry what looks like a large coin and is really a token to remind me of how grateful I » Continue Reading.
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 2 Peter 1:16-19 Mark 9:2-10 Reflection: Peter, James and John must have felt like they won a gold » Continue Reading.