Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Nov 13, 2021 | Meditations

Our theme for this week builds on the contrast between what is temporary and what is eternal. It is good for us to take some time to ponder this contrast, and to evaluate how we are living our lives in relation to it. It is simple common sense for us to be more...

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Nov 6, 2021 | Meditations

Our Gospel today, as Pope Francis mentions in this week’s Spiritual Reflection, is the last of a series of teachings that Jesus gave in the Temple. Jesus had triumphantly entered the city of Jerusalem and spent his final week of public ministry preaching and teaching...

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 30, 2021 | Meditations

We live in an increasingly busy world. The busy nature of our society can give us the impression that we must be doing something to prove that we are useful. If we are not busy, there is something wrong with us. It is as if, for many, the correct philosophy of life is...

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

by | Oct 23, 2021 | Meditations

“Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” This word, spoken by unnamed bystanders in today’s Gospel, is God’s word to us today. As with all Scripture, we can and should personalize it. We can each insert our own name in this verse: “Take courage, (add your name);...