A Lenten Reflection Presented at the Conclusion of the Stations of the Cross. Having just celebrated the beautiful devotion of the Stations of the Cross, we have been blessed to walk the path of Calvary with our Lord while meditating on His great salvific act. This ancient devotion leaves us at the foot of the cross… Continue reading The Crucifix is the Sign of our Hope: A Lenten Reflection
Category: Reflection
On Divorce: An Introduction
So what does the Church really teach on divorce? Sadly an estimated 28% of Catholic marriages end in divorce and just over 15% of Catholic marriages end with a petition for an annulment.[1] Unfortunately in the past year, as the Synod on the Family is Rome was watched with great interest by people… Continue reading On Divorce: An Introduction
Why celibacy for me.
At the 10:45 Mass on Sunday, Fr. Gerber, the associate pastor at St. Joseph parish, rhetorically asked me in his homily “why I would want to sign up for living a life of celibacy.” The truth is on May 3rd, 2014 I stood before the Archbishop and promised to live a celibate life.… Continue reading Why celibacy for me.
Advent By Candlelight Reflection on Joy
This was an Advent By Candlelight Reflection given at St. Norbert Parish in Florissant, MO. The reading for the Prayer Service was John 15:11-17. This past fall, the day before school started, I had speaking engagement in New York. I flew out of Lambert at 5:00 am, arrived in New York, was driven… Continue reading Advent By Candlelight Reflection on Joy
The Love Promised by Pop Stars is Already Ours
Anyone who knows me knows that I cannot stand pop music. Unfortunately pop music is so ingrained in our culture however; it is simply impossible to avoid it. My great dislike of pop music gives me a strong abhorrence to pop concerts. Over the past few years I have had the… Continue reading The Love Promised by Pop Stars is Already Ours
The Essential Link Between Adoration and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: A Brief Reflection.
A Brief Reflection on Mt 26:36-46 for Eucharistic Adoration Presented to the Young Adults of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Immediately before our Lord was handed over to endure His passion, He asked His closest apostles to keep watch with Him. Having already received Jesus’ body and blood, at the Last Supper… Continue reading The Essential Link Between Adoration and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: A Brief Reflection.
Living Will; An Ethical Dilemma
In recent times there seems to be a renewed discussion about the benefits of a living will. While many people praise the living will most medical ethicists advise against them. A closer look at living wills makes it clear that while on paper a living will seems like a great idea… Continue reading Living Will; An Ethical Dilemma
Lenten Reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ: Conclusion
Our Lord, in his last seven sayings provides a deep wellspring for our meditation. He lays out for us a deep insight into the 7 sacraments. When meditated on individually and then together as a whole they provide us with an opportunity to hear Christ speaking to us, to hear Him encouraging and showing us… Continue reading Lenten Reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ: Conclusion
Lenten Reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ: “Into thy Hands.”
Our Lord in his last saying “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit” speaks of the focal point of marriage. The vows made in marriage are the complete giving over of oneself to the other in complete trust and faithfulness. Without free consent there is no marriage. Marriage requires the free giving of the… Continue reading Lenten Reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ: “Into thy Hands.”
Lenten Reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ: “I am Thristy.”
Our Lord continues His teaching on marriage with His saying “I am thirsty.” On a physical level a natural satiation is fulfilled in marriage. A purely natural sexual desire is consecrated through marriage and raised to the level of a sacred act. Out of this sacred act Christ blesses the couple by allowing them the… Continue reading Lenten Reflection on the 7 Last Words of Christ: “I am Thristy.”
Through The Cross To Light 