Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Nov 11, 2023 | Meditations

As we approach the end of the Liturgical Year, today we are invited to ponder the prophetic dimension of the Eucharist, for it is an anticipation of the Heavenly Banquet, the Wedding Feast of the Lamb (cf. Rv 19:9), which will take place with the return of Christ, the...

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Nov 4, 2023 | Meditations

The lifestyle of the scribes and Pharisees described by Jesus in today’s Gospel stands in stark contrast to way of a servant – that is, the way of Jesus himself, who came to serve not to be served, and the way of his followers. The scribes and Pharisees strive for...

Solemnity of All Saints

by | Oct 31, 2023 | Meditations

Today is the joyful day when we remember and celebrate all the saints – all our brothers and sisters who are with God in Heaven, those we know by name, and those we do not. These are members of the one Church, but already in glory. For, as the Catechism tells us, the...

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 28, 2023 | Meditations

Today we reflect on the two greatest commandments: love of God and love of neighbor. These two commandments sum up our whole purpose in life. They are the foundation of the entire law and the prophets, as Jesus tells us in the Gospel. Today’s first reading gives us...

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 21, 2023 | Meditations

It may be helpful to review some of the background to the cunning question that is brought to Jesus in today’s Gospel. The Romans at the time were occupying Israel and imposing taxes on the people. The Israelites had to pay taxes using Roman coins bearing the image of...

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 14, 2023 | Meditations

The readings today invite us to ponder the theme of abundance. We can safely presume that all people aspire for some sort of abundance. But how do we properly direct this natural inclination? How can we keep our hearts in check so that we do not go overboard or become...