Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Sep 21, 2019 | Meditations

The beautiful opening lines from the Catechism of the Catholic Church give us a summary of the fundamental meaning of human life: “God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life”...

Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Sep 14, 2019 | Meditations

Today’s Gospel contains some of the most beautiful and popular stories in the Bible. The parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin and the Lost (“Prodigal”) Son are frequently mentioned, especially when we talk about God’s mercy. Today we have an opportunity to...

Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Sep 7, 2019 | Meditations

Jesus sometimes makes statements which sound harsh to our ears. For example: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” How can he tell us to hate our...

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Aug 17, 2019 | Meditations

The Christian life is a joyful and fulfilling journey. However, since we follow on this journey a King who revealed his glory through the suffering and injustice of the Cross, we cannot expect to be free of all sufferings. The Cross of Christ, which will always appear...

August is a Month of Glory

by | Aug 4, 2019 | Seasonal Introductions

For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to bring to light the knowledge of the glory of God on the face of Christ. We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. 2 Cor 4:6-7 In...