18th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Luke 12:13-21 Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. What wise words, still relevant, possibly even more than when Jesus…

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Luke 10:11-13 Jesus reminds us of the importance of intercession, of asking for what we need. In Luke we have two great stories of asking with perseverance – that of the widow and the unjust…

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Luke 10:38-42 People readily identify with Martha, recognizing her busyness and pragmatism; it can easily seem to be a worthy and acceptable role even as Jesus asserts that it is not the better place. Help…

Dobbs vs Jackson: The Diocese Responds Venice, FL, June 24th: In God’s eyes, all human life is sacred, from conception to natural death this is the teaching of the Catholic Church. The Church is pleased to hear of the Supreme…

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Luke 9:51-62 This passage contains some very harsh statements. Jesus’ response to the first would-be follower is that – before deciding to follow Jesus – he should first count the cost. The closing sentence is…