August 2, 2025
Solemnity of Saint Peter Julian Eymard, priest (for the Eymardian Family) “The community of believers was of one heart and mind…” (Acts 4:32) in the “Project of Life” of the Aggregation of the Blessed Sacrament: “Animated by the spirit of Saint Peter Julian Eymard, we form the Aggregation of the Blessed Sacrament, an Association of […]
August 1, 2025
Anniversary of the Death of Saint Peter Julian Eymard (1868) In my basement, I have a poster titled “The Dash.” The dash is the short line that appears in an obituary notice between the date of a person’s birth and the date of that person’s death. The dash represents the time during which that person […]
July 31, 2025
Memorial of Saint Ignatius Loyola Just as Jesus revealed to his disciples, He discloses to us that the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure so incredibly special that a person would sacrifice everything to own the treasure. In celebrating the Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, we also celebrate the grace of conversion that […]
July 30, 2025
Worth Repeating A sign of an accomplished teacher is to repeat significant information, as in ‘This will be on the test, so let me repeat it.’ Keeping young people riveted to teacher talk is challenging. For adults, the same holds especially true when it comes to church words: the mystical body, original sin, begotten son, […]
July 29, 2025
Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus There are two gospel options for this day, such as having Martha ask Jesus some direct questions as he comes to her home. In both selections/settings, Martha is blunt. Even though in the history and legends of the church’s life, Mary is credited as the “quiet prayer model” […]
July 28, 2025
The two short parables on the Kingdom of God that form today’s Gospel both illustrate the enormous potential impact of very small actions. A couple of tiny mustard seeds can produce a magnificent tree, just as a little bit of yeast makes a magnificent loaf of bread. Jesus tells us that “the kingdom of God” […]
July 27, 2025
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading the story of Abraham bargaining with God brought to mind the many times I engaged in bargaining with God. Dear God, if I pass this test, get this job, get out of this jam I’m in, and the list goes on. In return, I promised the Lord what I […]
July 26, 2025
Memorial of Saints Joachim and Ann On this feast of the Patron of our Saint Ann’s Province, we remember the parents of Mary. Her faith and loving response to the Lord’s call were shaped by the faith and love of her family. We are challenged to reflect on our responses to life’s challenges. Please read […]
July 25, 2025
Feast of Saint James, Apostle I just completed a session with Father John Thomas Lane on the Beatitudes. The first reading and the Gospel are a practical application of the power of the beatitudes as practiced in the early church. Blessed are you who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for yours is the kingdom of […]
July 24, 2025
God is constantly trying to capture our attention, urgently seeking our recognition! In today’s readings, God reveals himself to Moses and the people through a cloud, fire, thunder, lightning, a trumpet blast, and His covenant message to the leader. The mountain was sacred, and the distance respected, but the message was loud and clear: If […]