I’ve been listening to a new series called “Next Steps” from Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD. (You can listen to “Next Steps 01” here). Within this first homily in the series, Fr. Michael White asserted, “the fastest way…
Jesus, the Word of God
The Church talks about Jesus as the Word of God, and Catholics have gotten used to hearing him called this, but what does it really mean? A word is a message, but how can Jesus be a message? Jesus is…
Who does Jesus say that I am?
A classic question that Jesus asks his disciples is, “Who do you say that I am?” That soul-searching question is a popular retreat theme that we all need to ponder. From another perspective, what if you asked, “Who does Jesus…
Marriage & Family
Readings for October 4, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, The Beatles wrote a song that was the sensation of 1967, “All you need is love.” This the same point made a few years earlier by an ecumenical council of the…
Change of Seasons – Change of Heart
It’s official, autumn is here. Oh, I do know that autumn technically arrived a week or so ago at the equinox. It just doesn’t seem like fall when the temperature here is still near triple digits every day. But when…
The Pope and Practical Politics
It is no secret that we live in very politically polarized times. And perhaps you are like me in that not only am I devoutly Catholic, but I also have very strong political convictions. But as Catholics, what do we…
Because life happens
And sometimes it seems to be happening at a surprisingly fast clip. And all my well intentioned plans don’t seem to be executed as well as I’d hoped. So today is my day to give you some thoughtful and hopefully thought provoking…
Taking Aggressive Action
Readings forSeptember 27, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Radio talk show hosts make a living on it. Day after day, they bring before our eyes stupid, unjust and wasteful situations in order to provoke outrage. We love to listen…
Talking to God
4 I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, “O Lord, the great and terrible God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 5 we have sinned and done wrong and…
Faith when we need it most
The Lord says, “Small and weak as you are, Israel, don’t be afraid; I will help you. I, the holy God of Israel, am the one who saves you.” Isaiah 41:14 Ever walk through a labyrinth? Early points along the…