I’m convinced that many of us have the idea of religion completely backward. Sadly, for many faithful Christians religion is a laborious task where we reach out to God in the hope that we can break the wall that separates heaven from earth in the hopes that God will hear us. We… Continue reading 4th Sunday of Advent Year B
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33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A
Every year around this time I find myself, like most of us, taking some time to prayerfully consider the many blessings in my life and challenging myself to find those areas where I can be more grateful. While this is a good start, it is just that, a start. You see while, “gratitude… Continue reading 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Do me a favor. Close your eyes, and imagine yourself as the woman in today’s Gospel. Here’s the situation, your daughter is at home tormented by a demon, you have tried everything to heal her and as your hope for a cure is fading you hear that Jesus is passing through your village. While… Continue reading 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Every spring graduates, are forced to sit at their graduation and listen to someone deliver the big commencement address. While these speeches often put you to sleep, every now and then one stands out for its brilliance. This year Chief Justice Roberts delivered a very unconventional yet insightful commencement address at his son’s high… Continue reading 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
In today’s Gospel Jesus asks each of us the most fundamental question of our faith “Who do you say that I am?” Friends there is no shying away from the question. It is a question that all of us have had to or will have to answer sometime in our… Continue reading 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Through The Cross To Light 