Author: Msgr. John Kasza

Whenever we want to learn a new skill, we must sacrifice. Athletes must take time to practice individually and with teammates to hone their

When I was younger, we only had a few TV channels and two major newspapers. The news was presented by simply stating the facts,

Throughout the scriptures, God chooses people to be his own (Noah, Abraham, and David, to name a few), as well as nations (the people of Israel, for

It is Easter morning. Do you believe? Are you rejoicing? How are you announcing the Good News? We are the disciples of Jesus. We are the spiritual

It is no coincidence that Lent occurs close to the beginning of Spring. Typically, people engage in spring cleaning by clearing out the garage or

November is the traditional month for praying for our deceased loved ones. We pray for those who were our mentors and guides throughout the years and

How often do you feel resentful that someone got something you thought you deserved more? Perhaps it was a job promotion. Maybe it was a part in the

One of my seminary professors began her lecture with this statement and its two questions: “You are Eucharist: Who eats you and whom do you eat?”

How can I tune out the noise to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd? There is a lot of noise in our life. Everywhere we go, we are bombarded with

Perhaps we were taught as children that the church building was a place to encounter God and that we should go there whenever possible. But as we

Rejoice in Christ; Illuminate the World In the great oratorio “Messiah” written by George Handel, the solo bass sings an aria entitled “The

On this last Sunday in Ordinary Time, we have the opportunity to look back and reflect upon what we have done (or haven’t done) during the past