Scripture: Wisdom 11:22-12 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2a:2 Luke 19: 1-10 Reflection: "Today salvation has come to this house." Today’s gospel is one of my favorite Scripture passages. It is the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Philippians 1:18b-26 Luke 14:1, 7-11 Reflection: Did you ever wonder how St. Paul was able to accomplish so much? He preached unceasingly, established thriving faith communities, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11 Psalm 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Luke 14:1-6 Reflection: Friends and family alike often ask me: "Who are the Passionists? What do they do?" Here is » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Luke 6:12-16 Reflection: Today’s readings are wonderfully appropriate for this year of the Priest. The Gospel emphasizes the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9 Luke 13:22-30 Reflection: There is so much in today’s gospel, I hardly know where to begin. I think we should probably start with the question that is » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:32-5:8 Luke 13:10-17 Reflection: "Hypocrites!" This is certainly not a label that any of us would dare lay claim to. The evil of hypocrisy » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for Sunday (Luke 18:9-14), Jesus tells a parable addressed "to those who were convinced of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32 Luke 13-18-21 Reflection: "For in hope, we were saved." I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve felt very small. Turn on the news » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Luke 12:54-59 Reflection: You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time? » Continue Reading.
Feast of St. Paul of the Cross (USA), Founder of the Passionist Congregation Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12 Luke 12:39-48 Reflection: Today we celebrate the feast of St. Paul of the Cross, » Continue Reading.