March 21, 2025
Today, we recall the saga of Joseph, son of Jacob. It is the tale of a man who remains faithful to his God and of a God who faithfully guides and protects this special man. Joseph’s brothers, who are envious of their father’s special affection for Joseph, decide to kill him, but when a caravan […]
March 20, 2025
As we continue our journey through this solemn liturgical season of Lent, we are acutely reminded that our God, our God of love and mercy, our God who graces us with hope –is also our God who is just. There are merited consequences of our elected refusal to live the commandments given to Moses and […]
March 19, 2025
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary When his parents saw [the 12-year-old Jesus who had stayed behind in the Temple], they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” There is […]
March 18, 2025
It could not be any clearer. Read the Gospels. Read the prophets of the Old Testament. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow (Isaiah 1:17). In today’s Gospel from Matthew, once again, Jesus chides the scribes and Pharisees for being hypocrites. He urges the greatest (I take it […]
March 17, 2025
Today’s reading from Luke 6:36-38 presents both a challenge and an instruction. Jesus commands us to stop judging, criticizing, and condemning other people. His teaching is that we should learn to be merciful and forgiving. We are not like God, who promised to forget our wrongdoings, but we can learn to forgive even when we […]
March 16, 2025
2nd Sunday of Lent The first reading from Genesis tells the story of the covenant between Abram and God. Because of this, God rewards Abram with countless descendants, land, and a special relationship with God. As descendants of Abram, we, too, are recipients of this blessing. In the second reading from Saint Paul to the […]
March 15, 2025
As a little girl, I was taught Jesus came to save us. However, I believe Jesus came to remind us of who we are. We have the one true God within ourselves, so we, too, are creators. By forgiving our enemies, we prove to be children of God. God works through us for each other. […]
March 14, 2025
We hope to experience the transforming power of the Spirit working in these days of Lent. The gospel is a call to conversion of heart by turning from enticements of the world to the fidelity of the gospel. Ezekiel raises a question of justice when God asks, “Is it my way that is unfair, or […]
March 13, 2025
The overall message of today’s readings is that God always has a plan for his children, and God’s children need to do their part. We need to know how to listen to and follow God’s “promptings.” As a child recognizes its parent’s voice, we need to recognize God’s “voice”. The child learns to interpret what […]
March 12, 2025
Warning! Warning! Flashing lights at a railroad crossing; red flags at the beach; STOP. Biohazard. DANGER. High Voltage! And so many more protective warnings that must be heeded. They are not suggestions. We have protectors who warn us about potential dangers. Pay attention. Our very own Holy Mother Church is and has been our spiritual […]