My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Is Jesus enough? Is His love and friendship enough to get us through another challenging day? Obviously, the answer is yes, but we are human and often look for satisfaction in something else. We need to believe that we have more than enough with something left over to share … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The compassionate gaze of the Good Shepherd sees lost and needy sheep in search of guidance and protection. His heart is inflamed with a desire to provide this for them. We are that flock who turn to Him as our only refuge and help. Let us trust Jesus to … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Today’s readings again focus on the prophetic call and vocation. The Lord chose Amos to come out of his day-to-day grind as a “dresser of sycamores” and follow a new path. A prophetic calling is a vocation not to be taken lightly.
Unlike Amos we exercise our calling within our … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What’s in a name? In Jesus’ time your name meant EVERYTHING, your purpose in life, the reason you exist. When John the Baptist was born, his father insisted that he be called John. His purpose in life was to witness that God is gracious and good. He wants the … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy Fathers Day! Out prayers ruse up to our Father in heaven for all dads in our parish, living and deceased.
The satisfaction of all good fathers (physical AND SPIRITUAL) increases as they see their offspring grow spiritually and in the natural, human level. It seems a miracle to see … Continue Reading ››
Trinity in unity. Who taught you how to make the sign of the cross “In the name of the Father, and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit”? This was a very important lesson because it is the most basic truth of the Faith.
Through the sacrament of Baptism we … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Do we honestly believe that the Father loves us? He proved it by calling us to a special friendship with Him. Recognizing our own sins and limitations, too often we feel unworthy. But we are chosen! Just as Matthias was chosen to join the ranks of the apostles, so … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Pruning the branches is hard work! Jesus promises to help us in the essential work of getting rid of the superfluous aspects of our lives. So much is not needed. So much is extra. All we need is Jesus.
Giving up things is not just for Lent. Living the new … Continue Reading ››
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
“Come to the light!” We hear the invitation of Jesus to leave the shadows of our ignorance and selfishness. It is hard to travel through the darkness and enter the light because we often are unaware of the obstacles in our path. The brilliance of our goal blinds us … Continue Reading ››
