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The Gospel for this weekend concludes with these words: “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (Lk. 21:19) In mid-October we had readings on persistence. Here it is mid-November and the... Read More

As we celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week I am reminded that each of us is called by God. We are all blessed with a vocation. The challenge we face is not to find out whether we have a... Read More

Since last December 8 when the “Year of Mercy” began, many have preached about the gracious mercy of our God, which we’ve all experienced.  During this year we also heard the call to imitate our God... Read More

Beautiful verse, challenging us all to join the marathon. Thank you for offering it today. Read More

Like Moses in the first reading and like the widow in the Gospel we are called to be persistent in prayer, that is, never to lose heart, to persevere and not be discouraged by difficulties.  Moses... Read More

Trust and gratitude. In biblical times leprosy was controlled by isolating those who were infected. Lepers were removed from their families, friends, work and worship. No one would approach them.... Read More

We are surrounded by angels. Do you believe that you have a special appointed guardian angel?  This year, the Feast of Guardian Angels falls on a Sunday. There is no mention of angels in the readings... Read More

It is not riches but time and schedules that cause me to neglect or ignore those who are needy on my very doorstep. The chasm grows wider with every omission. God, please help me! Read More

What is your attitude toward money? What is your attitude toward the poor? These questions are worth asking when reflecting on our Sunday readings. The first reading, from the Book of Amos, addresses... Read More

Lost and found could be the tagline for Sunday’s Gospel from Luke.  A lost sheep, a lost coin, a lost son describe all of us at some point in our lives. The key message in these stories is not that... Read More