Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Luke 12:13-21 Reflection: "The Lord made us we belong to Him." Psalm 100:3b We all love to belong . . . to a family, to a » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-11 Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 Hebrews 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Reflection: The readings for today remind me of a chapter from the book, "Journeys of Courage," » Continue Reading.
Feast of St. Paul of the Cross, Founder of the Passionist Congregation Scripture: Isaiah 61, 1-3 I Corinthians 1, 17-25 Mark 6:7-13 Reflection: Today we Passionists celebrate the » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14 Luke 12:1-7 Reflection: "Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows." (Luke 12:7) Who of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Galatians 5:18-25 Luke 11:42-46 Reflection: The walk from our Holy Family parish to Birmingham Southern campus is a pleasant one. My walk that August morning in 2009 had been a nice one. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6 Luke 11:37-41 Reflection: Every time I read today’s passage of Luke’s Gospel, I wonder if Jesus stayed for dinner at the Pharisee’s home after he was criticized » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus Scripture: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1 Luke 11:29-32 Reflection: Jesus is God in the flesh. The crowds that were attracted by his preaching and cures » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Wisdom 7:7-11 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Reflection: "Jesus, looking at him, loved him" "and he went away sad." A moment of connection seemingly ending in sadness and » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29 Luke 11:27-28 Reflection: Jesus comes to free us. Jesus frees us to love beyond boundaries. Jesus calls us to love freely and fully beyond the boundary of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 Luke 11:1-4 Reflection: My one-year-old grandson John constantly looks to his parents for approval. If he gets encouragement or a hearty "Good for you!" he breaks » Continue Reading.