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 […]
February 27, 2026
Jesus challenges us today to surpass the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. It is not enough merely to know the law or follow it externally. In Matthew 23, Jesus describes the scribes and Pharisees as hypocritical, proud, self-exalting, outwardly religious yet inwardly corrupt people who burden others without lifting a finger themselves. We must […]
February 26, 2026
When a friend was asked to name her favorite person in the Old Testament, she immediately chose Queen Esther, whose beautiful prayer is recorded in today’s liturgy. She was asked what was behind this unusual choice. She answered because Queen Esther stands out as a courageous and compassionate intercessor for her people. Amid danger and […]
February 25, 2026
Have you ever sat with someone having a blood transfusion? Fortunate to have that experience as an intern chaplain, I remember the patient coming in lethargic, pale, barely verbal. A family member who usually sat with their loved one during the transfusion called ahead of time and requested a chaplain to be present since they […]
February 24, 2026
Our words climb up with faith, and God’s word comes down with might. As we begin our journey in the desert, we are confronted with this beautiful text from Isaiah, which speaks of the strength and effect of the Word of God. It comes down and accomplishes that which it intends. This text helps us […]