Sep

14

Triumph of the Cross

September 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today is the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.  It’s a good day to think about whether we have, at times, taken the Cross for granted.
I see crosses all around; sometimes displayed with devotion, other times not.  The focus of every Catholic Church is on the Crucifix behind the altar.  Catholic churches used to [...]

Aug

27

St. Monica & St. Augustine

August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today and tomorrow, we remember the lives of St. Monica and her son, St. Augustine.
There are two amazing things about their story.  The first is that St. Monica spent her whole married and maternal life praying for the conversion of her pagan husband and her delinquent, wayward son.  She kept the faith and hope needed [...]

Aug

6

Transfiguration

August 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I have often wondered what it was like to be an apostle following Christ.  The healings, miracles and profound daily wisdom must have had an incredible jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring, did I just see that quality to them.
So what did Peter, James & John think of the Transfiguration?  They saw Moses and Elijah.  They heard our Father.  They saw the [...]

Jul

24

Deaf/Blind v. Hearing/Sight

July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I am a history buff; even have a degree in it.  One of my interests is comparing previous generations to ours; what were their times like, what choices did they make, where did they go wrong or right?
In reading today’s gospel (Matthew 13), I’m reminded that every generation has those who reflect both sides of [...]

Jul

2

“Jesus, please leave?”

July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today’s gospel (Matthew 8) has the townfolk asking Christ to leave their town. What was his offense? He cast the demons out of two men, redirected them into a herd of pigs, and then the pigs ran into the sea.
The people of the town were afraid at what they witnessed. They couldn’t [...]

Jun

19

Our Temporal & Divine Daily Bread

June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I haven’t seen too much about the Eucharistic Congress going on in Quebec but the following from the Catholic News Service provides some insight into what’s being said (my emphasis added) -
Illinois bishop: Catholics can fight secularization with Eucharist
By Regina Linskey

Catholic News ServiceQUEBEC CITY (CNS) — Catholics who rely on family members and the Eucharist can better resist secularization, [...]

Jun

10

Salt & Light

June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We’ve all heard today’s gospel multiple times.  It’s from Matthew 5 and continues the Sermon on the Mount.  Today’s particular passage has Christ instructing us that we are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world;” that we’re not to lose our taste or allow our light to be hidden under a [...]

Jun

9

The Beatitudes

June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today’s gospel from Matthew 5 teaches us about the Beatitudes.
Quick, who can name four of them?
There are actually nine “blessed are they”’s in the Beatitudes and I bet there was a time when most school kids could name them all and know what they meant.
For my generation, we probably know “blessed are they who mourn” [...]

Jun

1

What Do We Do in the Storms?

June 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Our pastor had an interesting homily this morning.  He talked about relying on Christ and prayer when we are in the midst of the storms of our life. 
And it got me thinking.  I tend to do a good job of turning to prayer and giving my cares over to Christ in times of turmoil, but there are times when I [...]

May

31

The Visitation

May 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  The story is told in Luke 1 and gives us two great prayers.
The first great prayer is the second part of the Hail Mary.  The first part of Ave Maria is taken from the Annunciation when St. Gabriel cries out -
Hail Mary, full of [...]

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