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In this Sunday’s gospel we hear the familiar story of Jesus feeding the multitude from five loaves of bread and two fish. The loaves and fish

In our second reading at Mass this weekend, St. Paul brags about and celebrates his suffering, and encourages us to celebrate our suffering! Why in

I grew in age as most of us in Roman Catholic families day by day, and sacramentally speaking, from Baptism as a newborn, then seven years later,

Since the time Jesus died, there have been people anxiously awaiting His return. At first, they were both anxious and scared because they did not

“I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and

Disciple? If I am a disciple, how committed am I to being a disciple of Jesus? Many times we can get caught up in being one of the crowd. Not

My ministry in music and work in planning and preparing liturgy presents a wonderful opportunity by which I can be an instrument of salvation to

Jesus reminds us this weekend that he is our helper and guide. No matter how many times we stumble and fall he is there to lift us up again. His

Growing up, I’ve always felt like the story of Thomas in this Sunday’s gospel has been conveyed as an example of how not to live: – Thomas

Jesus is Risen! Alleluia! He lives. We can run to Him, especially in times of need, and He will be there for us. Today’s Gospel, John’s account

As they led him away they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; and after laying the cross on him, they made

Have you ever run a 5k, a 10k, a half marathon or even a full marathon? You train for months, modifying your routine, and before you know, it is race

Asking for forgiveness can be very difficult. “What if the person I hurt is still very angry with me?” “What if they won’t forgive me?”

Beginning this week and for the remainder of Lent, we will read different readings at different Masses. We will read the readings of Year A at the

In today’s gospel we learn that while Jesus was praying, “his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white.” Then later in

Where or who do we turn to in times we experience a challenge in life? When our faith is shaken, do we turn away from God? When I had to face the

I am an introspective person. I like to reflect on moments in my life when I could have and should have done better, so that I can improve my

Have you heard this one before: “What are you waiting for, a sign from God?” We’re in the 2nd month of the year 2022. Today is the 20th day

I can still see my Dad’s face and hear his voice when he hugged me and said “Congratulations.” It was the Easter Vigil in 2013 and I had just

The first step toward Christian discipleship in the Gospel according to Luke is leaving behind fear and placing our trust in the Lord.  We see