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 […]
June 12, 2025
2 Corinthians…a veil lies over the hearts of the children of Israel, but whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. It’s not quite 2,000 years since Paul gave that message to the people of Corinth. And in eleven days, we will officially celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of […]
June 11, 2025
Just Passing Time Overheard: “We’ve always done it that way,” and “It’s just not the way it used to be.” “It” could be anything: home-cooked meals, family meals, front porches, church, and change is not possible, or is it? Surrender to the past and live in its shadows or select two other locations. There’s the […]
June 10, 2025
Every day, we face countless choices, some we must embrace, others we must reject. What shapes our path toward holiness is how faithfully we choose those right ‘yeses’ and ‘noes’. To follow Christ Eucharistic is to discern with gratitude, saying yes to what draws us closer to him and no to what leads us away. […]
June 9, 2025
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church As we celebrate Mary under her title Mother of the Church, let us commit to following her footsteps of faith in our lives. From her first surrender, “Let it be done unto me,” to her final instruction, “Do whatever He says,” her words guide us […]
June 8, 2025
Pentecost Sunday We’ll start this reflection with an overview. With the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, our “understanding” of God is complete. The Father sent the Son to redeem us. The Son, in turn, sent the Holy Spirit to teach, guide, and enlighten us. We contemplate God as Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier – […]