You Snooze, You Lose
Readings for November 30, 2014: First Sunday of Advent Have you ever had one of those days when you just wish God would show up, snap his figures,…
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More than One Way to Jesus
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). “For there is one God and one…
Repaying God
Part of the ability to evangelize to others is to first know yourself. When we stand secure in our faith and have knowledge about our faith, reaching out…
Last Judgment
Readings for November 23, 2014: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe On the final Sunday in the liturgical year, it is time to…
Walking in the Dark
“I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light…
Wise Words from Titus for Advent (and Beyond)
A reading from Titus at daily Mass this week really caught my attention. As it bounced around inside my head, my brain struggling to make sense of it,…
A Little Faith
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1, NAB) Faith the size of a mustard seed can move a…
The Parable of the Talents
Readings for November 16, 2014: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time I’ve seen it time and time again. Someone decides to seek a better paying job, or pursue and…
Your Family Feast Days
The Catholic Church has taught that salvation is an ongoing process. St. Paul, for example, uses past, present, and future tense at different points (c.f. Rom 8:24, 2…
Who Needs Church Buildings?
Readings for November 9, 2014: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome As a rebellious teenager, I thought that Catholics should stop wasting their money…