Banquet Saturday This seems like the perfect day to have after Fast Friday. Today Matthew is converted and he and all his friends celebrate by having a banquet with Jesus. When a banquet is mentioned in the Gospels, it is a symbol of Heaven. Even though our goal of Easter might seem far away on …
Ash Wednesday Mass Readings from the USCCB What does it mean to return to God with your whole heart? What part of your heart do you keep back for yourself? Jl 2:12-18 Have you received the grace of God in vain? What is the grace of God? 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 What are you going to …
In the Lenten season, we often think about what we’re going to give up or what good practices we’re going to begin. In a certain sense, we focus on ourselves. We also often focus on the outside of the cup—what we will do or not do with our exteriors. But Jesus is interested in our …
Walking With the Trinity When you go on a journey, do you have a list of all the things you want to bring with you? What if your list could only have three things on it? What would you bring? In the Gospel (Mark 6:7-13) , the apostles are only allowed to bring three things: …
The Our Father, Pattern of Prayer The Our Father is not only a wonderful prayer that we can pray every day of our lives. It is also a pattern of prayer that we can use as a meditation and a conversation with our Father. Here is an example: Our Father Since you are the Father …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
