The Purpose of Lent
The good works of prayer, almsgiving, and fasting help us focus our attention on what is most important in life.
Hidden Figures
Though this scene is fogged by familiarity, how do the “hidden figures” of Moses, Elijah, and a glorious Jesus blaze forth new energy and meaning?
Who Do We Trust?
From the time of our creation, we have wrestled with the question of whether we are God. There is a huge part of us that wants to be God.
Do Not Worry
Jesus tells us not to worry or be anxious at least four times in today’s Gospel. I don’t know about you but I find these words easier said than done.
A Challenge for Us All
Jesus is asking us to love our enemies. This is not a milquetoast kind of approach to violence.
The Path of Our Choices
Jesus speaks to this in this Sunday’s Gospel passage. Sinfulness consists not just in breaking the commandments.
Something Is Wrong
It is true that Jesus Christ is countercultural and being his disciple means behaving in a way that at times will be contrary to the society-at-large.
The Vision of the Beatitudes
These nine blessings give us a glimpse of the kingdom of God. Jesus isn’t necessarily promising rewards for his followers here and now.
Choosing Joy
For Sunday, January 22, 2017, 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time The call to repentance flew from the lips of John the Baptist and into our ears during Advent. Now, after our Christmas trees have been picked up from their inglorious positions on the curb; now, when the confetti of New Year’s Eve has been swept […]
Who Are You?
Those who really live the Gospel and act out a life as baptized disciples will never be popular. But they will be holy.
A Light for All Nations
The glory of the LORD shines upon us and shines on our world through us. We are to be the instruments of the Christ Light we celebrate today.
The Most Powerful Woman in the World
Mary, Immaculate Virgin, Our Mother, Patroness of our land, we praise you and honor you and give ourselves to you. Protect us from every harm.