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This weekend marks Palm Sunday. We begin the holiest week of the Church year with the Commemoration of the Lord Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem.  We will hear and perhaps participate in the Passion... Read More

Today we concentrate on the Raising of Lazarus.  This is one of the key stories we share and include in our parish process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, which welcomes new... Read More

The readings for this weekend are packed with Lenten food for thought. In the first reading the Lord directs Samuel to see with his heart; Samuel listens and identifies a young shepherd named David... Read More

As you look at the painting here: "JESUS, Be Living Water for ......" "JESUS, As I have known you, so let yourself be known by ....." Read More

“Lord, it is good that we are here.” This Gospel reading brings back memories of my first day in the convent. On the bulletin board were the words, “Lord, it is good for us to be here.” I thought it... Read More

St. Paul tells us that, though Original Sin was bad news for us, through Jesus we are justified. What does Jesus ask of us during Lent in order to participate in His good news at Easter? Then, we... Read More

That God will "Never" forget us is powerful indeed, but it is sometimes difficult to reconcile that with "the innocent victims of hatred and violence" (Pope Francis' phrase) who are so numerous here... Read More

"Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy." These words from the Book of Leviticus will be proclaimed in the first reading this Sunday. We might ask ourselves, “Seriously, how can I be holy as God... Read More

The Gospel of Matthew surely talks about the inner meaning of the Commandments. I learned about them in my three-week summer catechism classes. The approach was black and white, about what not to do.... Read More

During Ordinary Time, the First Reading and the Gospel for Sundays are chosen because they carry a similar theme. This week, the Scripture readings call us to live our faith through acts of mercy.... Read More