June 22, 2025
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. Our celebration of the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ calls us to reflect on what we are being given to […]
June 21, 2025
What I wouldn’t give for another Saturday morning, sharing a cup of coffee with my mom. Whether over the phone or in person, those moments were precious. She had a fantastic way of easing my worries, always offering the same gentle advice: “Christine, just wait, pray, and give it to God. These things have a […]
June 20, 2025
In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautions his hearers against amassing treasures in their lifetime. We know that we will all someday die, and all that we have amassed in earthly treasures will remain behind, no longer of any benefit to us. Jesus makes it clear that where our treasures are, that is where our hearts will […]
June 19, 2025
Jesus is quoted in today’s Gospel with the prayer he taught his disciples, and through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus Christ teaches us how to live the prayer. Without fanfare, we are to praise and worship our God. We do this not only through our voices but also through our actions. We are to […]
June 18, 2025
Today’s gospel reading is taken from the Sermon on the Mount. The reading begins with Jesus saying, “Be careful not to parade your good deeds before others to attract their notice.” However, a little earlier in the same Sermon on the Mount, Jesus appears to have said the very opposite: “Let your light shine before […]
June 17, 2025
What a Gospel for our times! Globally. Nationally. On his first Sunday appearance as pope, Leo XIV made a passionate appeal for peace and an end to armed conflicts worldwide, particularly in Ukraine and Gaza. He said, “Never again war!” Clearly, this will be a priority for his papacy. At a recent service at our […]
June 16, 2025
“The Hiding Place”, the autobiography of Corrie ten Boom, is the story of a family’s efforts to hide Dutch Jews from the Nazis in World War II. Betrayed by a friend, the Booms were sent to a concentration camp. The story is about her unbelievable acts of forgiveness toward her captors. Miss Boom explains her […]
June 15, 2025
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity I have much more to tell you. This phrase from today’s gospel struck me. I find that the older I get, the more I need to share as much as possible with my children and grandchildren. My youngest granddaughter is very receptive to hearing what I have to say. […]
June 14, 2025
The readings remind us of our reason for having life: glorifying God and spreading Jesus’ message. They remind us that Jesus fulfilled a mission for you, me, and all humankind. He died for all, He rose for all, He opened the gate of Heaven so all who believe in Him and repent for their sins […]
June 13, 2025
The Word of God calls us to shine like lights in the world, as you hold on to the Word of Life. Saint Anthony Stubbornness of heart is found in the legend of Anthony of Padua, who proves to heretics the real presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament by feeding a hungry mule. Anthony […]