In God’s image alone
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – December 3, 2023 How beautiful that we have so many images of Mary, the mother of Jesus! How wonderful that in... Read More
Don’t be caught sleeping
The First Sunday of Advent – December 3, 2023 The thirteenth chapter of Mark’s Gospel is a strange place to begin Advent. Today’s passage comes right before Jesus’s passion, and the marking of... Read More
“When did we see you?”
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – November 26, 2023 “Lord, when did we see you?” ask the sheep and goats in today’s final parable of Matthew’s Gospel... Read More
Wonder and Awe
33rd Sunday Ordinary Time – A – November 19, 2023 Don’t be tempted to give a simplistic interpretation of today’s Gospel that sounds like a lesson in good investment practices or a lead-in... Read More
Witness to hope
32nd Sunday Ordinary Time – A – November 12, 2023 For those who live in earthquake country, the thought of “the big one” cannot consume our lives lest we live in constant fear.... Read More
Humility and transparency
31st Sunday Ordinary Time – A – September 24, 2023 A wise bishop and canon lawyer once told me that canon law is ultimately meant to be pastoral, and when it ceases to... Read More
From the beginning
Solemnity of All Saints and The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) So much of our Christian faith is grounded in embracing death. In baptism we are plunged into fonts that... Read More
Manifested in love
30th Sunday Ordinary Time – A – September 24, 2023 Today, Jesus reveals what faithfulness to God’s law looks like—complete and total love of God, neighbor, and self. Combining love of God (Dt... Read More