August 6, 2024
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Bright lights and voices from heaven usually draw our attention. This moment revealed more than just God’s power and glory: it was a glimpse into the life that God reveals regularly. While we hear of three moments of glory in our readings today, we also recognize that there […]
August 5, 2024
Most of the greatest mysteries involve following a trail of clues left behind. The path to eternal life is no different. We need the eyes to see and the faith to believe. I love how God gently guides us in his word and spirit in the Old and New Testaments. He has left us an […]
August 4, 2024
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time The combined readings from The Book of Exodus and Saint John’s Gospel this Sunday have a common theme: hunger and bread from heaven. The Exodus text is the familiar story of the manna with which God fed his people during their journey in the wilderness, even as they complained when […]
August 3, 2024
One of the first things parents teach their children is to tell right from wrong. “You don’t hit your brother.” Then, we teach them proper responses when others wrong them. “Biting the kid that took your toy is not ok.” And then, as they grow and mature, we try to teach them to do what […]
August 2, 2024
Feast of Saint Peter Julian Eymard The community of believers was of one heart and mind…. The optional readings for the feast of Father Eymard are found in the Lectionary. The first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, is one of the two summary statements of life in the early community. Both focus on […]
August 1, 2024
I pray often, “Lord, I do not always know well what I must do in my life. Please help me be open to your will for me and mine today.” In our humble acceptance of God’s will and our openness to his ways, we consciously cooperate toward fulfilling his plans. By being open and willing, […]
July 31, 2024
Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola “Brothers and sisters: Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” Today, we celebrate the memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Society of Jesus (known as the Jesuits) in 1540, just two years after he was ordained a […]
July 30, 2024
Last Saturday, we heard/read the parable explained in today’s Gospel. Between that parable and this explanation, there is also the parable of the mustard seed and the yeast, which was missed this year because of yesterday’s Memorial of the “Bethany Family” of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Interestingly, the disciples want to know an explanation about […]
July 29, 2024
Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Today’s choice is the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, as we find them in the gospel of Mathew (11:19-27). Unfortunately, these verses are merely a brief glimpse into a much more elaborate story that is also contained in Saint Luke’s gospel. For our meditation, let us […]
July 28, 2024
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time We live in a world of social media and AI to gather information, scams that seem real, steal personal information, and destroy many’s financial security. Rumors become exaggerated, giving truth to the saying; when the legend becomes fact, print the legend. I often tell myself, “That my mind will tell […]