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"The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." (Mark 1:1) With these words, which are really a Resurrection statement, Mark summarizes the whole Gospel that he writes.  We know... Read More

In the Gospel for the first Sunday of Advent Jesus says, "Be watchful!  Be alert," "...be on the watch," "Watch, therefore..."  "…I say to all:  Watch!" What are the expectations that Jesus has for... Read More

Today's Solemnity of Christ the King ends the church year. How have we lived our moments, minutes, days, weeks and months? We look forward in hope to a new "beginning" with the approach... Read More

Today's Gospel story of the three servants and their talents has a tragic ending.  Instead of utilizing his one talent, the unfortunate servant buried it.  For this he was sentenced to darkness... Read More

Early one Sunday afternoon, as I was getting out of the pool at the "Y", I had an opportunity to chat briefly with the lifeguard.  He was a bit frustrated.  His shift was over and he was anxious... Read More

"Jesus spoke to the crowds and the disciples, saying, 'The Scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.  Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you... Read More

by Sister Carlotta Ullmer This Sunday's celebration invites us to hear Jesus repeat, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.  ... You... Read More

We live in an age of entitlement.  If you've been working very hard at your job, you're entitled to time off.  If you've shown up for every soccer practice, you're entitled to play first-string in... Read More

Often when we are invited to a special celebration or meal we are asked to RSVP.  Our Gospel today is full of examples of those who did not respond to a request to attend a wedding feast.  The... Read More

The Gospel for this 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time is the familiar story of the landowner who left his vineyard in the hands of some tenants while he went on a journey.  He turned everything over to... Read More