Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ
Sunday Readings for Jan 24, the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time There is a myth that we must lay to rest, once and for all–Protestants are all about…
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A Little Faith Here
John 2:3-12 “And they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the feast had all been used, and the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They…
The Cana Connection
Sunday Readings for January 17, the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time In the past two weeks, the Church has celebrated the Epiphany and the Lord’s baptism. This coming…
Baptism of the Lord
Readings for Jan 10, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord At first glance, the scene makes little sense. John’s strident call to repentance provokes an overwhelming…
Bearing Witness to the Truth
Since taking part in my first 40 Days for Life, I’ve been reflecting on the Sorrowful Mysteries — in particular, a set of Biblical meditations from Rosary Army’s…
Epiphany
Readings for Sunday, Jan 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord Up until now, all has been quite humble. A donkey-ride to a dusty town south of Jerusalem.…
Sing A Song Of Joy!
All the ends of the Earth have seen the saving power of God! I don’t know about you, but the refrain of today’s responsorial psalm makes my heart…
The First “Rocky”
Often my Protestant friends will allege that when Christ declares, “I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers…
The First Believer
Readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2015 The Beatitudes rank high on the list of all-time favorite Bible passages. But what is “beatitude,” anyway? In…
Take Up Your Cross, Parents
Being a parent is wonderful. It has made my life richer and better. That doesn’t mean it’s easy, though; let’s be honest. It’s also a challenge — but…