Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

If being a Christian is abut claiming Christ as our king, then we must reject the temptation to seize power by asserting dominance, but instead act in ways that promote justice and peace

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Christ preaches about the goodness of God who generously blessses our small acts of faithfulness.  When he describes the poor widow's offering of two coins, he speaks of the sacrifice and generosity that was communicated by the gesture.  We can trust in the overwhelming grace of the Father that even the smallest gift we offer to him is worthy of a great reward.  

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

God's love for us is overflowing, and his desire to be in relationsip with us is manifest in his giving his life for our salvation.  Christ longs to heal and free us from the hold of sin in our lives, and we can experience this grace when we encounter Christ as the Divine Physician in the sacrament of reconciliation. 

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our discipleship begins from a deep awareness of the relentless love with which God pursues us.  Even when we stray from our baptismal covenant with him, he comes looking to save us and bring us back to himself.

Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ

In giving us his very self in the Eucharist, Jesus has given us the means for achieving the unity he desires with us and for us.  As we come forward to receive the Eucharist this Sunday, let us ask the Lord for the grace to grow in love and unity with all those who share this "one loaf."

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are - indeed - the God who is rich in Marcy.  And anyone who believes in this God will not perish but will have eternal life.  May we bow our hearts in worship of the Lord this day, grateful for the gift we have of belonging to the people he calls his own.

Pentecost Sunday

Those of us who are our "opposites" often remind us of truths we often forget. As we consider the ways God has gifted each of us, let us remember that the differences between us have a specific purpose: to equp all of  us to grow and experience the fullness of life in Christ.

The Ascension of the Lord

From the moment Jesus ascends to heaven , he is reigning.  What a consoling thought for us, who may at times find ourselves discouraged by our lives or the state of affairs around us.  We have hope because we know that despite appearances to the contrary, Jesus reigns, and it is only a matter of time until the Father puts all things beneath Christ's feet.