May

21

Tomorrow

May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As I realize that the gas pump really does say $3.99 a gallon, I’m thinking there are many reasons to be concerned recently.  Whether justified or not, it seems we are going through a period where it feels like times are changing and we don’t seem to be in control of our lives or our future.  God has many of us on a neat little [...]

May

20

Receiving in His Name

May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Having lived through a relatively disadvantaged childhood (i.e. orphaned, lived in foster homes and orphanages, adopted as older child, several major surgeries to repair birth defects), I remember being struck by today’s gospel reading (Mark 9:30-37) the first time I heard it twenty-five years ago.
After predicting his Passion for the second time, Christ tells his disciples [...]

May

19

“Help My Unbelief”

May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today’s gospel from Mark 9 is packed.  It’s the story of when Jesus, Peter, James & John came down from the mountain after the Transfiguration.  The disciples left at the bottom of the mountain had been unsuccessfully trying to rid a young boy of a demon.  Of course, it didn’t take long for Christ to [...]

May

18

The Holy Trinity

May 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In saying the Rosary, praying Morning and Evening Prayer, and reading through the Psalms, the Doxology is a constant presence through these prayers.  Yet, I would guess that most are like me and tend to rush through the Glory Be’s without really thinking about our prayer.
Today is the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, so if there is any day to really contemplate and meditate on the Doxology, it is [...]

May

17

Locked Churches

May 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In the past few years, as I’ve started making the effort to lead a more meaningful prayer life, I have found myself wanting more and more to pray in church.  It’s always the place where I most feel the Spirit and the presence of Christ, Mary and the saints.  It’s where I feel at home, regardless [...]

May

16

Classic Lines

May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Bible is full of classic lines - some complex, some simple. 
Today’s first reading from James 2 has two of my favorite passages.
The first is when St. James writes -
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?
Can that faith save him?  If a brother [...]

May

15

St. Isidore - Working & Praying

May 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

St. Isidore was quite a character. 
A simple farmer from the 12th Century who worked for the same rich guy all of his life.  He went to Mass every day, visited churches on holidays, prayed behind the plow, served the poor, cared for animals, and married a peasant girl who also became a saint herself.
Not bad for a [...]

May

14

Matthias, Welcome to the Club!

May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We’ve all walked into a group where we were the outsider - where everyone seemed to know each other and had their bond and we were left wondering what we needed to do to get into the circle.
So, imagine St. Matthias and his entry into the “Apostles Club.”  Christ had just ascended into heaven and the eleven [...]

May

13

Seeing Our Lady

May 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With today being the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima, I’ve been reading in depth about the events of Fatima and the three children.
And, I’m thinking - what if my two kids came running in one day excitedly telling us that Mary appeared to them?  And that they saw dark visions of the world’s future?
I believe that Mary [...]

May

12

Back to the Ordinary

May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A lot has changed in my life since the beginning of February when we embarked on the 90 something days that make up Lent and Easter.  How about you?  Are we better servants and followers of Christ?  Have we been enriched with the Holy Spirit?  Have we given over all of our fears, anxieties and [...]

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