Humility to Listen to God
November 5, 2023
Jesus criticizes the proud religious leaders of His time. Does this apply to the Church today? What is necessary for listening to God?
The Order of Love
October 29, 2023
Our hearts’ deepest desire is for love. But it is so often disappointed, even betrayed, in this world. How can we find authentic love?
When to Disobey
October 22, 2023
God and Cesar. Human authorities have caused great harm. When is disobedience legitimate?
Called to the Wedding
October 15, 2023
Fr. John Mary’s homily for today did not record due to technical issues.
The Devastated Vineyard
October 8, 2023
How does the experience of ancient Israel speak to us today in the Church? How can it help us in our crisis?
When Life Empties Us
October 1, 2023
Jesus “emptied” Himself. For us, life often does it to us, without our choosing it. But this can become the path to true, lasting exaltation.
To Live is Christ
September 24, 2023
“For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.” St. Paul’s words are simple and strong. How can they help us here understand our own life?
Three Helps to Forgiveness **
September 17, 2023
Forgiving is hard. But it is powerful for transforming our lives and defeating evil. What can help us forgive those who have hurt us?
Watchman
September 10, 2023
God calls Ezechiel to be a watchman. A watchman can be the difference between life and death for a city. What does this mean for us?
You Duped Me, Lord
September 3, 2023
The prophetic Word of God conflicts with our human ideas. It can shock and challenge us. But it leads to happiness. Today’s readings give us 3 examples.
Against The Gates of Hell
August 27, 2023
Jesus proclaims Peter as the rock on which He will build His Church. At the same time, He reveals the attacks of evil against it, attacks that we are living today.
Freed from Demonic Possession
August 20, 2023
The evil one’s attacks are intense today, especially against the young and very young. What can we do when someone we know is “tormented by a demon”? Jesus presents this mother as an effective example.
Panic!
August 13, 2023
Like Peter’s boat, sometimes we are overwhelmed by the storm and waves. We are losing control, even sinking, overcome by fear.
In Darkness, Hold on to His Promises
August 6, 2023
On this Feast of the Transfiguration, St. Peter calls us to keep our attention fixed on the prophetic words, like mariners with a lighthouse in a dark night.
Attacked, Anger, Vengeance: Psalm 69
June 25, 2023
Psalm 69, that we have excerpts from in today’s readings, speaks of intense suffering from evildoers. It has an extended curse, calling down vengeance. How is a christian to understand that?
Help Wanted!
June 18, 2023
“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.” Jesus calls to us for help in this immense work for souls. There are different ways to help.
Trinity and “Gender”
June 4, 2023
“Gender issues” are much in the news today. How does the Mystery of the Holy Trinity help us understand being created male or female? We will consider 3 levels.