Jan
20
To Be Sanctified In Christ
January 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Today’s second reading St. Paul tells us we “have been sanctified in Christ Jesus” (1 Corinthians 1).
How often do we remember this simple tenet of our faith? How often do we let it sink into our lives and guide what we do?
Yet, the fact that we have been “sanctified” in Christ is huge. We are in [...]
Jan
8
Love is in the Air
January 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment
After reading today’s first reading (1 John 4:7-10), I started humming that song . . .
“Love is in the air . . . love is all around . . . ”
(Incidentally, it was a 1978 one-hit wonder by John Paul Young - hitting #7 on the U.S. charts).
St. John mentions “love” no less than [...]
Jan
7
It Really Is Quite Simple
January 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Today’s first reading from 1 John 3 has a very short and simple message to it.
“We receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he [...]
Jan
6
Epiphanies in Our Lives
January 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Our pastor made a great point in his homily this morning - we all have epiphanies in our lives - just like the three magi, the shepherds, and the others we read about in the gospels.
What are the epiphanies in our lives? They occur all the time - a point where something is revealed - something [...]
Jan
5
Blessed is the Man
January 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I went to a funeral today - and it was one of the most spiritually, inspiring moments of my life.
The man we were mourning died Wednesday morning of a heart attack at the age of 59. I’m not going to tell you much about him except that he leaves behind his loving wife and five [...]
Jan
4
Second Acts
January 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We always talk about second chances in life - we get off track but are given a second chance to make things right in our life.
But, what about second acts in life? We do something and it is the focus of our life, and then God turns our attention to something else (which often is [...]
Jan
3
Relationship Lessons from “Biggest Loser”
January 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
As with some other reality shows, my wife got me roped into watching “Biggest Loser” - and I actually kind of like the series. There are inspiring stories of people overcoming tremendous obstacles and doing incredible things. Their weight-loss successes are a good example for us in overcoming our own obstacles, even if they are not [...]
Jan
2
Living Every Day As If It’s Your Last
January 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Yesterday’s enthusiasm for the new year has been doused by today’s news.
The news came from our parish family - a good family and Godly man, who devoutly followed Christ, died this morning of a heart attack at the age of 59. His wife and three children must now rely on their hope in Christ, their comfort from Mary, and their [...]
Jan
1
Now That’s A Mass!
January 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
I went to Mass this morning for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - and it may be the most spiritual Mass I have been to in some time.
I don’t know if it was because it was a 10:30 Mass and everyone was well-rested - or that everyone had a great time last night and [...]
