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Can a Mother Forget Her Infant? (Mar 2, 2014)

Even when a mother does forget her infant, God does not forget her.  God's heart for healing all those impacted by abortion shows all of us how to overcome the deep spiritual anxieties we may experience and rest in the loving arms of God. 

8th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A

Is 49:14-15

1 Cor 4:1-5

Mt 6:24-34

If I Do Not Forgive... (Feb 23, 2014)

Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan's spiritual journey teaches us how to love our enemies and forgive those who have wronged us.  Imprisoned in Vietnam for 13 years, he shows us how he discovered what true freedom is.  If we do not forgive, we will never be free.

7th Sun Ordinary Time Year A

Lev 19:1-2, 17-18

2 Cor 3:16-23

Mt 5:38-48

The Higher Standard - The Good News (Feb 16, 2014)

It should not shock us that Jesus raises the moral standard for His followers.  This is good news for us, because it means God has not given up on His original plan for us - that we might be like Him.  The better news?  He is here to help us.  

6th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A

Sir 15:15-20

1 Cor 2:6-10

Mt 5:17-37

Tasteless Existence (Feb 8, 2014)

Jesus calls his disciples the salt of the earth and the light of the world.  If we are not bringing meaning and truth to the world, Jesus says, our whole purpose as the Church is lost.  It is so easy to get used to a tasteless and darkened practice of our faith.  We must not allow ourselves to become complacent.

Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time (Year A)

Readings:

Is 58:7-10

1 Cor 2:1-5

Mt 5:13-16

Giving God the Leftovers (Feb 2, 2014)

Today's Feast of the Presentation of the Lord teaches us how to make a real offering of ourselves to God.  Our lives come from God, belong to him, and our fulfillment is in offering our lives back to him in thanksgiving.

  

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Readings:

Mal 3:1-4

Heb 2:14-18

Lk 2:22-40

John the Baptist's Doubt - Dec 15, 2013

What's gotten into John the Baptist's mind that he has to send a messenger to ask Jesus if he is the awaited Messiah?  Have we followed up on our heart's questions about the Lord?

3rd Sunday of Advent

Readings:

Is 35:1-6a, 10

Jas 5:7-10

Mt 11:2-11

The Terrible Silence (Dec 8, 2013)

St. John the Baptist’s message came out of the silence of the dessert.  Silence can be challenging.  Why is it so hard for us just to be with ourselves?  Have we become unaccustomed to the voice of God?  Silence helps us come to know ourselves.  Only when we know where we are can we have the road to God pointed out to us.   

 

Second Sunday of Advent, Year A

Is 11:1-10

Rom 15:4-9

Mt 3:1-12

Seek the Silence (Dec 1, 2013)

What are we doing to prepare for the Lord’s coming?  Our waiting and preparation needs to be different than the rest of the world.  Silence is a necessary component of seeking the peace that we long for and that the Lord promises. 

 

First Sunday of Advent, Year A

Is 2:1-5

Rom 13:11-14

Mt 24:37-44

Our King and Our Creed (Nov 24, 2013)

The Closing of the Year of Faith gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our profession of faith.  St. Athanasius, St. Thomas the Apostle, and St. Therese of Lisieux give us a glimpse of the importance of our Creed.    

 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

2 Sm 5:1-3

Col 1:12-20

Lk 23: 35-43

He died a great Saint in his day. He lives, a great Saint for our day. (Nov 10, 2013)

St. Thomas More displayed courage and defended marriage.  He is a remarkable Saint surprisingly relevant to our times. 

 

32^nd Sun Ordinary Time Yr C

2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14

2 Thes 2:16-3:5

Lk 20:27-38