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 […]
September 21, 2023
Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle I… urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3) Celebrating Saint Matthew’s feast day, we are […]
September 20, 2023
Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim and the Korean Martyrs Today’s responsorial psalm proclaims, “How great are the works of the Lord.” Paul continues with that theme, asserting, “How infinitely good is the mystery of godliness.” Proof of that goodness is made infinitely clear in the Incarnation. God’s boundless love is made present in the person […]
September 19, 2023
I will walk with a blameless heart. Of mercy and judgment, I will sing; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise. I will persevere in the way of integrity; when will you come to me? (Psalm 101:1b) When I think I am doing well with my Catholic Faith and personal relation with Jesus, spending […]
September 18, 2023
When someone wants your attention, they call your name. Then they explain why they need you, explaining what’s so important. One of my all-time favorite prayers is the one we say together just as we prepare to receive Christ’s body and blood at the celebration of the Eucharist. “Lord,” we call out – now we […]