Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Nov 2, 2019 | Meditations

Today’s readings draw us once more into the marvel of God’s mercy. The Book of Wisdom introduces the topic with a reflection on how the Lord looks upon his creation. From the Lord’s perspective, the whole universe is comparable to a grain of sand or a drop of dew. And...

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 19, 2019 | Meditations

In this week’s Theme, we read, “Jesus calls us to persevere in faith and prayer without losing heart.” The word persevere is key. Taking up our cross and following Jesus is a long and often difficult journey. We face many disappointments, setbacks and trials. We face...

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 12, 2019 | Meditations

The first reading and the Gospel both deal with persons afflicted with leprosy who are then miraculously healed. In biblical times leprosy was an incurable illness and mistakenly thought to be highly contagious. In Jewish society, those affected with the disease were...

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 5, 2019 | Meditations

“Increase our faith.” What could have prompted the Apostles to ask for an increase of faith? Isn’t being with Jesus enough for them? Isn’t it enough to see all his miracles and hear all his marvelous teachings and parables? This Gospel follows the story of the rich...

Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Sep 28, 2019 | Meditations

We begin the 26th Week in Ordinary Time with a specific challenge from our Theme for the Week: “Our action or inaction will determine our eternity.” As baptized disciples, we are called to follow the Way, who is a Person, Jesus the Lord. To follow him is to follow his...