March 9, 2026
In today’s readings, we see that when Naaman finally listened to the word of God, as told to him by the prophet Elisha. His leprosy was cured in the river Jordan. He was made clean again in body and soul. Our Lord Jesus wants to set us free from all our sins so that we […]
March 8, 2026
3rd Sunday of Lent The whole thing started at a well when Jesus asked a woman for a drink of water. It was high noon. The sun was intense. Jesus was tired. His disciples left him there alone so they could buy provisions in the little town nearby. After a bit of time, a woman […]
March 7, 2026
Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’ (Luke 15:1-2) The word ‘but’ in this passage stands at a junction of opposing movements. One group is drawing near, while the other is moving farther […]
March 6, 2026
The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes. Jesus quotes Isaiah here to tell the Pharisees that they are rejecting the very one who came to bring them salvation. They knew he was aiming his parables at them, but […]
March 5, 2026
Our readings for today provide two distinct yet similar images of life lived in and outside of Christ. First, the prophet Jeremiah compares the person who trusts in human beings with the person who trusts in the Lord. Both are found in the same dry desert of this earthly life. The person who trusts in […]
March 4, 2026
“I am the light of the world, says the Lord, whoever follows me will have the light of life.” Archbishop Romero, the archbishop of El Salvador who was martyred by a totalitarian military regime, once wrote: “The homily is not being political when it points out political, social, and economic sins; it is simply the […]
March 3, 2026
Memorial of Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin Lift up your eyes! Look for the Lord! Focus! Turn, turn to the Living God! We do understand the Lenten mission for Christians: Turn away from sin and live the Gospel message. It is quite succinct and crystal clear. The Church gives us two readings today: object lessons or […]
March 2, 2026
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Daniel’s prayer gives voice to what many of us feel but struggle to confess each day: we have sinned, we have strayed, we have forgotten to call on God in full surrender and praise. Lent invites us to name this honestly- not in shame but trusting the […]
March 1, 2026
2nd Sunday of Lent This Sunday, we look at the popular New Testament story of the Transfiguration. Normally, the commentators for this Matthean passage invite us to meditate on the following points. The fact that the Transfiguration occurs on a mountain indicates its significance within this gospel. The Transfiguration of Jesus reveals his divinity, which […]
February 28, 2026
Sometimes I wonder about my several cousins who died early in life and possibly did not accept the faith they were baptized into. Only God knows what is on a person’s heart. We do not judge anyone. As I sit here on a cold, winter’s day, I wonder if my family, friends, or even my […]