March 16, 2026
“NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH” – The Eucharist Isaiah 65:17-21 is not a direct, literal prophecy of the Eucharist. Still, it is frequently used in Christian theology—particularly in Catholic and liturgical traditions—as a profound foreshadowing or prophetic reflection on the ultimate restoration inaugurated by Christ, which is celebrated and anticipated in the Eucharist. Isaiah promises […]
March 15, 2026
4th Sunday of Lent You were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Seeing is believing! Or is it? We live in an age of doorbells, traffic, cell phones, body cameras, video recordings, and many other ways of capturing what was said, what happened, and the responses. It would seem very […]
March 14, 2026
Today’s readings offer a profound reflection on human nature, sin, and the boundless mercy of God. Hosea 6:1-6 warns us of shallow repentance, comparing it to “a morning cloud or dew… quickly vanishing.” It’s a reminder that true repentance must be more than fleeting emotion; it must take root in the heart. Psalm 51: 3-5 […]
March 13, 2026
A significant shift was about to take place when a teacher of the Law asked Jesus, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus does not answer with a commandment but instead offers the daily prayer called the Shema, Hear, Israel, the Lord, our God, is One Lord; and you shall love the Lord, your […]
March 12, 2026
Jeremiah reminds us today of what the LORD said to him: I have sent you untiringly all my servants, the prophets. Ah, all the prophets! Jeremiah, the Isaiahs, Hosea, etc. Jesus. Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Saint Peter Julian Eymard. Pope Leo XIII. Thomas Merton. Dorothy Day. Daniel Berrigan SJ. Saint Oscar […]
March 11, 2026
We are approaching the middle of Lent, and today’s readings are typical of those in the first part, emphasizing what we, followers of Christ, must do to grow closer to him. The gospels of the second part of Lent, from the upcoming Fourth Sunday, focus more closely on Jesus himself, the many miracles he performs, […]
March 10, 2026
In Latin, the word for mercy is misericordia, which comes from the roots misereri, meaning “to pity,” and cor, meaning “heart.” Mercy is a compassionate response that begins in our hearts, moved by another’s suffering, and goes beyond feeling pity to action to help those in need. In Daniel 3, three young men are cast […]
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 […]