Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Those living at the time of Jesus were trying to understand his identity as king according to their own expectations of what a king was meant to be.  They certainly did not expect their king to be crucified by the Romans as we read about in our Gospel today. But Jesus did not come to rule as an earthly king. He is king because of his identity as the beloved Son of God, whose mission it was to offer his life for the salvation of all. Jesus did not allow society's underatanding of a king to dictate how he lived his mission. Likewaise, we must act confidently in accordance with the particular call that God has entrused to us.

Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed this week, pray the Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila:

      Let nothing disturb you,

      Let nothing frighten you,

      All things are passing away:

      God never changes.

      Patience obtains all things.

      Whoever has God lacks nothing;

      God alone suffices.

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

Today's feast invites us to consider our love and zeal for the Church.  As our love for the Lord grows, we will grow to love what o ur Savior loves.

All Souls' Day

"I will not reject anyone who comes to me."  Allow that message to pierce your heart. Jesus will not reject you. Jesus will not fail you. He will not abandon you. In fact, he has prepared a place for you in his kingdom and is waiting for your response of love. 

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

If we are called to speak a word that "afflicts the comfortable or comforts the afflicted"  we must always do so from a place of love and humility, recognizing that sometimes we are sharing this word because God has convicted us of precisely the same thing we're sharing with another! In that way, our sharing becomes more witness to the ways God has humbled us.

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

There are times when we feel ill-equipped -- when we are fatigued, frustrated, or concerned.  It is precisely these moments that we're invited to go quickly to the holy Word of God!  Read it, pray with it, and invite the Spirit to speak to you through it.  There you will find the wisdom needed to face every circumstance.

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Eternal Word, only begotten Son of God, teach me true generosity. Teach me to serve you as you deserve.  To give without counting the cost...to sacrifice myself without thought of any reward save the knowledge that I have done your will."