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“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

Have you ever felt like a loner? Have you ever felt that you were just one of a handful of people who subscribe to the same values or practice the same principles? One of the worst experiences in the... Read More

As JESUS used the word, "repent," its meaning - from the Greek word, "metanoia," meant "to turn one's heart and mind," as in "to have a change of mind/heart." This "turning" was an inner work of... Read More

“We have seen his star in the East, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.” “This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” We are coming to the end of celebrating a glorious liturgical... Read More

Sunday celebrates three important events -- the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God; the World Day Prayer for Peace; and the New Year. In the Book of Numbers the Lord gives Moses (and us) a blessing for... Read More