October 1, 2023
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Good and upright is the Lord; thus, he shows sinners the way and teaches the humble his way. (Psalm 25) All the scriptures of this Sunday are helping us to know that God loves us. That we are sinners does not mean that he does not love us. On the […]
September 30, 2023
Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church I will turn their mourning into joy! (Jeremiah 31:10-13) Our holy founder, Saint Peter Julian, enlightened the world with a new way of looking at the Eucharist – through the eyes of love. He was not remiss in his prayer, writing, working, and diligently pouring […]
September 29, 2023
Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels Have you ever encountered an angel? At times, we may sense that we have escaped a danger threatening us through the care of another. At other times, unexpected words may challenge or encourage us to grow or go in a different direction. Or we come to know […]
September 28, 2023
Who is this? Who? What? When? Why? Where? How? These are the questions we often ask and which writers use to be sure they have covered all the bases. These queries also apply when contemplating ourselves; our answers are the waypoints giving us not so much as where to go but rather where we are. […]
September 27, 2023
Evangelization is not an easy job. Jesus sent his followers out into the world with this mission, and he sends us out at the end of every Mass. Today’s story from Luke’s Gospel tells how the Lord prepared his apostles: don’t take a lot of stuff or money or even a change of clothes. You […]
September 26, 2023
How are we acting on the Word of God in our lives these days? We all know the joy of reading, sharing, and living God’s Word and ensuring it is acted upon. God’s word is a building block that guides our steps and helps us rejoice in our journey to God’s house. Today’s readings remind […]
September 25, 2023
Today’s first reading is one of the most significant passages in Jewish scripture. It sets the stage for the second great Exodus of the Jewish people. In the first Exodus, the Jews escaped from slavery in Egypt and sought out the Promised Land. In today’s reading, we learn of the decree of Cyrus, King of […]
September 24, 2023
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time I am convinced that there is something in the DNA of my family that believes that one parent loves the other child more. They love each other and get along well, but occasionally, this concept rears its ugly head, as it has this week. FYI, it is not my side […]
September 23, 2023
Today’s first reading and gospel are great readings to ponder. What caught my heart today is the responsorial psalm. Come before the Lord with joyful song. Occasionally, our nine-year-old granddaughter walks around singing a song titled “The Lord is good to me.” Her voice is sweet and cheerful, and uplifting. I ask you to go […]
September 22, 2023
Imagine this scene in today’s Gospel: Jesus travels from village to village proclaiming the “good news” of the Kingdom of God. Walking along with him are the twelve apostles and some women. The writer Luke also adds, “and many others who provided for them out of their own resources.” Now, does “many others” mean additional […]