November 30, 2023

Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle We all know that Saint Andrew was a close confidant of the Lord and was present for many of the Lord’s works and ministry. Interestingly, in the Gospel of Matthew, when Jesus saw Simon and Andrew and called them, they left their nets at once. It was a manifestation of their […]

November 29, 2023

Luke’s gospel may make one think, “Hold on, I’m not sure this is what I want to be involved in.” As Ron Popeil, the famous infomercial salesman, always said, “…but wait, there’s more.” Jesus assures us, his followers – that we will secure our lives by our perseverance. Life isn’t easy; it isn’t meant to […]

November 28, 2023

Today we are given one of those rare “responsorials” to God’s word – not a psalm, but a Canticle. Hearing the canticle gives us a chance to delve more into the praise from the prophet Daniel. Daniel helps Nebuchadnezzar see the future and God‘s plan. Daniel stresses that God‘s plan, not his, keeps us open […]

November 27, 2023

I have always found today’s Gospel a challenge. Jesus admires the widow who gives her entire livelihood to the Temple treasury. He contrasts her gift to God of herself, all she has, to the carefully calculated gifts of the wealthy, who give from their surplus. I can see why Our Lord admires the widow’s gift, […]

November 26, 2023

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe My dad loved roasted cabrito (goat) so much that he became a regular at a local Mexican restaurant Friday night for a year. He also loved roasted leg of lamb, passing his love of both types of meat onto his children. Knowing that God […]

November 25, 2023

I told my wife I had a severe problem – complaining about complainers and grumbling about grumblers. So, I am no different. Today’s Psalm is a promise from us to God – I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with all my heart. I will be glad and exult in you. Every time I […]

November 24, 2023

Memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Life is precious! Again, Pope Francis reminds us of this in his recent follow-up to Laudato Sí, the Apostolic Exhortation, Laudate Deum (October 4, 2023), for Jesus walked this earth in awe of life in all its forms “because he himself was in constant touch with […]

November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving Day   A thanksgiving is a thank-you. How often do we forget to say a meaningful “thank you” along with a reason why we are thankful? Otherwise, the words become automatic and lose their impact. Purchased cards with just a signature let others know we are thinking of them, but the message is not […]

November 22, 2023

Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Many roads served the ancient city of Rome. On one, well beyond the old city walls, you may still see on both sides Roman era tombs; beyond the decaying pagan monuments, there are now large areas of manicured gardens, clipped hedges, and flowering trees. These cover a great […]

November 21, 2023

Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zacchaeus climbed the sycamore tree to see Jesus pass by. He could have stood in the middle of the crowd, but something urged him on; he wanted more. Jesus said to the crowd about Zacchaeus, “Today salvation has come to this house because this man too […]