Scripture: Romans 12:5-16bLuke 14:15-24 Reflection: Brothers and sisters:We, though many, are one Body in Christand individually parts of one another.Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 11:29-36Luke 14:12-14 Reflection: When the Catholic Worker House of Hospitality opened in our city, after years of preparation, supporters of the effort hosted a feast for the neighborhood. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-101 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13Matthew 23:1-12 Reflection: [In] receiving the word of God from hearing us, you received not a human word but, as it truly is, the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 11:1-2,11-12,25-29Luke 14:1, 7-11 Reflection: 2023 Holiday Humility Jesus & “table fellowship”: today’s Gospel recounts Jesus dining at the home of one of the leading Pharisees. It’s truly a » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 9:1-5Luke 14:1-6 Reflection: Dropsy (or Oedema) is a build-up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen. The swelling can occur in one particular » Continue Reading.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) Scripture: Wisdom 3:1-9Romans 6:3-9John 6:37-40 Reflection: All Souls Day is traditionally the third day of Allhallowtide—right after Halloween and All Saints’ » Continue Reading.
Solemnity of All Saints Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-141 John 3:1-3Matthew 5:1-12a Reflection: Have you experienced reading an article or listening to a presentation and felt like the writer or speaker » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25Luke 13:18-21 Reflection: Happy Tuesday in the 30th Week of Ordinary Time! Do you remember your first Religion Book? Mine was the St Joseph Baltimore Catechism, which all » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Romans 8:12-17Luke 13:10-17 Reflection: Sometimes I just want to scream in frustration. Each time I read today’s Gospel story about the crippled woman bent over and completely incapable of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Exodus 22:20-261 Thessalonians 1:5–10Matthew 22:34-40 Reflection: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. -Matthew 22:40 Love for God and Love for our neighbor are the two main themes for » Continue Reading.