What kingdom am I supporting by my choices? This is an important question that requires deep reflection. When I think about the concept of a kingdom,
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The readings for this Sunday remind us that the end of time will one day come. Jesus speaks in the Gospel about wars, disasters, and a world that
This Sunday’s Gospel shows Jesus reacting with righteous anger to injustice and hypocrisy. It’s a scene that has stayed with me since childhood;
All Souls’ Day offers a powerful invitation to pause and reflect, not only on those we’ve loved and lost but also on our views of death itself.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus contrasts two very different prayers: one full of self-righteousness and the other of humble repentance. The
Whether it be our first reading (Exodus 17:8–13), where Moses grows tired and needs the support of Aaron and Hur, or the second (2 Timothy
In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 17:11–19), Jesus heals ten people with leprosy…but only one comes back to thank Him. It’s easy to label the
When life becomes burdensome or we get burned out, our faith life can also suffer. We may feel the need to throw in the towel and pack it up—and
“Thus says the Lord, the God of Hosts: Woe to the complacent in Zion” (Amos 6:1a). In the beginning of the first reading this weekend, we
This Sunday’s readings invite us to face the question, “What am I willing to do to build a more just world?” The prophet Amos denounces those
While I don’t really consider myself a runner, I do try to get out for a few runs in the spring before the Run the Plank race (which St.
Our awesome Father God created everything for good. The gift of life affords us so many possibilities, and each day is filled with moments of
As a parish community, we welcome everyone who is willing to serve, no matter the reason that brings you here. Do you feel the call to
I’m sure that we can all think of a time when we, or someone we know, made a judgement about someone we saw in church, or elsewhere. That judgement
“Would you consider coming to church with me this Sunday? We could grab coffee afterward and spend some time together. It would really mean a
In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 12:32–48), Jesus tells His disciples, “Be ready, for the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” He
We have a habit of upgrading and accumulating, whether it’s more stuff, more savings, or a bigger house. During this pursuit, however, the Word of
When we pray the Our Father, we willingly say, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done.” Yet so often, when we pray, our focus drifts to
Partly because my mother was the oldest of ten, and partly because our home had a basement sizable enough for large gatherings, my parents often
It is said that you only have one chance to make a first impression, but what contributes to people forming one? Your haircut? Your walk? Your