32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 12, 2023
This Sunday’s reflection is drawn from a historical homily from the late +Bishop Brian Leo Hennessey, CR, published in the booklet entitled “We are called. We are chosen.”
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 5, 2023
The virtue of humility is problematic in our time and culture. First of all, it is not regarded by the world as a ‘virtue’.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 29, 2023
Sacrifice, affliction, wrath, power, deliverer, stronghold… love. Our readings this Sunday are full of emotion – emotions of every kind. And yet there is one theme that connects all those violent and chaotic emotions, LOVE.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 22, 2023
Chapter 22 in Matthew’s gospel highlights the increasing tension between Jesus and the religious authorities of his time. Each group, in turn, raises a question which they hope will “trap” Jesus.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 15, 2023
In the Gospel, Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus uses a parable, a story about a King’s invitation to his son’s wedding feast, to teach us about God’s invitation to us and His heavenly feast.
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 8, 2023
The parable of the vineyard is a significant one. Once again Jesus is challenging the scribes and Pharisees for their poor stewardship,
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 1, 2023
Every parent with teenagers or teacher who works with adolescents can relate to the father who calls his two sons to work in the vineyard.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 24, 2023
…am I not free to do as I wish with my own money”. Who is responsible for all we have? That should be our focus.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 17, 2023
In response to all that Jesus has said about forgiveness, Peter, in Matthew’s gospel, asks how many times one must forgive a brother…seven times?
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept. 10, 2023
One of the human reactions to possible conflicts is silence, yet Jesus tells us that we must actively seek to reach out and correct others.