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The refrain from Psalm 19 runs through all three readings for this Third Sunday of Lent: "Lord, you have the words of everlasting life." In the reading from the book of Exodus, we hear... Read More

At my parish, we sometimes discuss where we should have a cross placed in church: on a wall, in a stand, among the people. One Lent, each week the cross was moved to a different place... Read More

On this First Sunday of Lent we journey with Jesus into the desert of emptiness and temptation.  During his 40 days in the wilderness Jesus did not turn his heart away from his loving Father.  In... Read More

Reflective questions:   "Thank You." A picture is worth a thousand words ...... and more .... as we can always "see" more into it. A very nice change. A lovely reflection... thank you for... Read More

Recently, I visited a friend at the nursing home. She had gone through major surgery about three months earlier. She took the risk of surgery rather than give up and die. She came through... Read More

Today's Gospel gives us a glimpse into the culture of Jesus' time and a deeper understanding of why he was such a powerful and often-perceived disruptive figure. First, he teaches "as one... Read More

God told Jonah to go to Nineveh to deliver a message. He thought it would take three days to go through the city but on the first day the people heard the message and followed it. Jesus was walking... Read More

Doesn't it bring a smile and a swell of pride when you see your child or grandchild eagerly wanting to help you though the task is beyond his or her strength or ability?  Picture such a time when... Read More

Throughout our lives we all get chosen for something. Sometimes we might be called to do something we never dreamed of doing. Isaiah tells us: “the Lord has spoken, who formed me as his servant from... Read More

Take a few minutes to reflect on the picture and words.  Imagine being there when John the Baptist says, "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of... Read More