June 27, 2025
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus The first reading says, “The lost I will seek out, the stray I will bring back.” We read in St. Luke, “Rejoice with me for I have found my lost sheep.” The Sacred Heart of Jesus loves his people immensely. Our response to a loving God should […]
June 26, 2025
This is such a beautiful liturgical time of the year. Today, we find ourselves between the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ last Sunday and the Feast of the Sacred Heart tomorrow, Friday. Meditating on the meaning of these feast days helps us have a more personal encounter with Jesus, our […]
June 25, 2025
In the Northern Hemisphere, the seasons have moved along from Spring to early Summer. The significant growth of sprouting plants and flowers marked the joyful season of Easter, and the green explosion of new tree leaves has transformed the empty dormant branches of Winter. Farmers and gardeners cherish this time, and Jesus’ teaching today (Matthew […]
June 24, 2025
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Today, we celebrate the birth of three figures we greatly admire in the liturgical year: Jesus, Mary, and John the Baptist. The birth of John, like that of Jesus and Mary, is a significant event in the history of our salvation. For Saint Luke, John serves […]
June 23, 2025
There is a theme for today’s reflection that links the reading from Genesis to the Gospel: “He speaks with authority.” Especially in Saint Mark’s Gospel, we see how often the crowds that watched Jesus’ teaching and healing were impressed by his authoritative manner; he did not teach as other rabbis did, providing interpretation of Jewish […]
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 […]