For the introduction to this series, click here or scroll down to January 1st. February 4, 2023 “When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.” —Mk 6:30-34 Jesus is a merciful …
When Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes, Bernadette asked her for her name. Instead of giving her name, she replied, “I am the Immaculate Conception”. This doesn’t sound very much like a name. In fact, Bernadette didn’t even know what the words meant; she had to ask the parish priest to explain them to …
How easy it is to look at another human being and pass judgement on them! We know exactly why they do things and we even see their final end. But now turn your sight to something else: your own heart. Do you understand why you do things? If you do, you are much greater than …
Mother Cabrini is one of my favorite saints. I chose her as my confirmation name when I was confirmed in 2016. She was obedient to Pope Leo XIII when he told her to go to the United States even though she wanted to be a missionary to China. I wanted her to help me to …
A cold dark street. A shivering beggar. A soldier on horseback. What motivated that soldier to look at the beggar and then to give him half of his cloak? It was the only motivation that matters to Jesus: Love. Martin did many amazing things in his life. But the reason that this story is so …
Why do we have a feast celebrating a church in Rome? What does it mean for us? We celebrate this church not so much for its stones which could, like the temple in Jerusalem, one day be destroyed but for what it signifies: a Church united in love. Here we are really speaking about the …
The November Gospel readings give us many opportunities to reflect on our final end, eternal life. What can we learn from a dishonest steward? Jesus said that the children of this world are wiser than the children of light. Why is that? It is because the children of this world use everything to get what …
This is a special day to remember all those who have departed from this life. They are our friends and we can help them finish their journey. The second Beatitude says, “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” All those who mourn are promised comfort along the way of life. Then, when …
As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Galatians 4:6 One day this will be your feast day! Today is a day to rejoice and also to dream. As Christians, our dreams can never measure up to the reality of what God desires …
