February 13, 2024
The first days of this new year have been difficult for our community. One of our sisters here in Pueblo decided to make a new chapter of her life outside our congregation. I was deeply saddened and started to worry about many things. I felt stressed and overwhelmed by worries about many things. Reading this […]
February 12, 2024
The key phrase in the first reading is, “… that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord, since he is a man of two minds, unstable in all his ways” (James 1:1-11). The gospel tells us that the Pharisees want a “sign” from Jesus. Tired and frustrated, the Lord conveys […]
February 11, 2024
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. What challenging words Paul presents us with today. We see Jesus in the Gospel today reaching out to touch and heal someone with leprosy. In the reading from Leviticus, it is clear what a dread disease leprosy was and the fear […]
February 10, 2024
Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin Today’s Gospel recalls Jesus’ miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish. This also provides a prophetic vision of the Last Supper – Jesus broke the seven loaves before multiplying them, just as he did when he broke the bread before he gave the apostles the Eucharist. We witness […]
February 9, 2024
Pope Francis has written and spoken eloquently about “listening with the ear of one’s heart.” He urges us to listen with compassion and love, to see the plight of the poor, the desperation of the displaced, the hopelessness of the immigrant, the hungry child, and even hear the cry of the Earth. The lack of […]
February 8, 2024
Judging What do we believe, and more importantly, why do we believe what we believe? It’s not as simple as saying one believes one make and model of a car is better than another. The impact of that choice is minimal. Regarding today’s hot-button issues – pick one; anyone – that’s a different matter. Why […]
February 7, 2024
In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers a new orientation to kashrut, the Jewish dietary laws. These laws prohibit Jews from eating pork and crustaceans but allow them to eat the meat of other animals that have been ritually slaughtered under the supervision of a rabbi. Meat and dairy could not be eaten in the same meal. […]
February 6, 2024
Memorial of Saint Paul Miki (1562-1597) and Companions, Martyrs in Japan Paul Miki was born into a wealthy Japanese family and educated by the Society of Jesus. He would be inspired to join the Jesuits and live his life to help others grow in their faith. Miki was arrested and jailed with other Catholics, marching […]
February 5, 2024
Saint Peter Julian Eymard’s Baptism in LaMure d’Isère, France, in 1811 Today, we celebrate the baptism of Saint Eymard, which occurred the day after his birth on February 5, 1811. In letters written by Father Eymard, he would recognize his baptism as “the most beautiful day of my life.” He wrote that through Baptism, “I […]
February 4, 2024
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Birthday of Saint Peter Julian Eymard in LaMure d’Isère, France, in 1811 It has been remarked that the gospel of Mark is a gospel in a hurry. We are still in the gospel’s first chapter, and much has happened already. John the Baptist appeared in the desert, announcing the coming […]