21st Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 25, 2024
In times of uncertainty, when our faith is tested, as it is sure to be in a changing Church, we must still trust in Christ. When he seems to ask us, “Will you too go” we must reply, “Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 18, 2024
Only through the Wisdom given to us by God through the Holy Spirit can we see with the eyes of faith and understand that Jesus is true spiritual food…
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 11, 2024
Today’s readings emphasize the supernatural character of the “bread of life”, the Eucharist. It is indeed ”bread from heaven ”.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 4, 2024
When we approach the altar and hear the words “the Body of Christ” and “the Blood of Christ”, we respond “Amen”. What does our “Amen”, our “yes it is”, mean?
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 28, 2024
Let us pray today to become more like the small boy and say, “Here I am Lord. This is what I have to offer. Show me how you want me to share my gifts. I trust that you will provide everything that I need.”
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 21, 2024
We have a Good Shepherd. Jesus will never abandon us. He will never forsake his people. But his shepherding needs to be embodied in our lives and actions today.
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 14, 2024
This week Jesus sends out his disciples in pairs to preach repentance, and to heal. Once again, He prepares them for difficulties and hardships.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 7, 2024
We are reminded that in sharing God‘s Word, we may face rejection from people who are closest to us. Our openness to continued growth with Risen Jesus requires our faith and trust in God’s grace, that it will guide and strengthen us when struggling with such rejection.
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 30, 2024
This Sunday’s gospel tells us the story of Jesus’s performance of two miracles happening in quick succession. Both are a reminder of the power of faith and where the focus of a miracle should be…
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 23, 2024
Like the disciples and the early Christians in Mark’s community, we too can feel overwhelmed and afraid. But precisely in these situations the words of the Risen Christ continue to speak to us, reminding us that there is nothing that can ever come between us and the love of God in Christ Jesus. Let us not be afraid…