Ez 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12 / PS 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9 / 1 Cor 3: 9C-11, 16-17 / Jn 2: 13 – 22 Today we celebrate the feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica. This ancient building was originally a Roman fortress turned into a palace of the Roman emperor Constantine, who… Continue reading Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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All Souls
9 years ago I was blessed to spend a short time in France where I had many memorable opportunities, which while unintended, helped solidify my faith and probably sowed some of the seeds of my vocation. I toured the art in the Lovue, attended Mass at Notre Dame, visited Versailles and much more,… Continue reading All Souls
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Ezekiel 33:7-9 / PS 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 / Rom 13:8-10 / Mt 18:15-20 This Sunday as we continue through Ordinary Time we continue to hear from the Gospel of Matthew, who has been teaching us how to be true disciples of Christ. Two weeks ago we were challenged to profess our faith in… Continue reading 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Jer 20, 7-9 / PS 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 / Rom 12:1-12 / Mt 16:21-27 My grandparents deeply believed in the American dream. They believed that if they worked hard they could make a better life for themselves and their family for generations to come. I remember one of my last conversations with… Continue reading 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
IS 56: 1,6-7 / PS 67,2-3, 5, 6, 8 / Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 / MT 15: 21-28 Like all of you I have been greatly disturbed seeing the images of our Christian brothers and sisters being murdered for their faith in the Middle East. While the images are chilling I find myself inspired… Continue reading 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
IS 55:1-3 / PS 145: 8-9, 15-16, 17-18 / ROM 8:35, 37-39 / MT 14:13-21 In January the Boston Globe ran a fascinating article entitle Self-help books and the promise of change.[1] The article claimed that some 549 million dollars are spent a year on self-help books in America alone and coined the… Continue reading 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Wis 12:13, 16-19 / PS 85:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 / Rom 8:26 – 27 / Mt 13:24-43 Are cell phones the new cigarettes? That is the question asked in an article that appeared in a popular online news website just a few weeks ago. The article goes on to argue that we are becoming… Continue reading 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2014
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A IS 55:1-10 / Ps 65: 10, 11, 12-13, 14 / Rom 8: 18 – 23 / Mt 13: 1-9 My dad loves to grow Orchids. I am grateful that he goes through all of the hard work and spends the time needed to grow these beautiful… Continue reading 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2014
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2014
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9:9-10 / PS 124:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 / Rom 8:9, 11-13 / MT 11:25-30 In today’s Gospel from St Matthew we hear, Jesus say, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. … For my yoke is easy, and my… Continue reading 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2014
Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2014
Sunday June 23, 2014: Solemnity of Corpus Christi St. Joseph Parish Cottleville, Missouri, U.S.A. Dt 8:2-3, 14B-16A / PS 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 / 1 Cor 10:16-17 / JN 6:51-58 Do you take Jesus at His word? Do you believe the Bible to be true? Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel that we must… Continue reading Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2014
Through The Cross To Light 