Weekly Gospel Reflection: Anointing of the Sick Jesus began his ministry “proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people” (Matthew 4:23). And he gave his apostles authority to share in his saving mission…
Happiness in the Kingdom of Heaven: You already have it! The funny thing about being an amateur or hobbyist is that there is no clear distinction between learning the art and practicing it; you are a painter, musician, golfer, or…
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sunday of the Word of God When someone speaks a harsh word to you, it hurts. When someone compliments or congratulates you, maybe you blush or smile. If our human words have such immediate and…
Jesus spread the Word through Personal Testimony & Witnesses Companies know that word-of-mouth is the best way to sell products, not only because it is free but because it is the most effective advertising. People trust family and friends, and…
The Feast of the Epiphany: A Mini-Pentecost Today’s feast of Epiphany is like a mini-Pentecost. At Pentecost, the disciples went out from the Upper Room filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaiming Jesus Christ in every language. On Epiphany, we recall…
Our Blessed Mother The recent celebrations of Advent, the Immaculate Conception, and Christmas provide opportunities to reflect on our Blessed Mother as the woman chosen and created for a unique role in salvation. She conceived the human nature united to…
O Come, let us adore Him! Angels, shepherds, wise men, Joseph and Mary all adore the newborn King. We, too, come to adore Him at Christmas, along with the sheep, the ox and donkey. The ox and the donkey? Someone…
St. Joseph provides a faithful heart, full of love for God! “When Joseph awoke, he did what angel of the Lord had commanded him, and took his wife into his home.” -Mt 1:24 St. Joseph is a model of discernment,…
Rejoice in the Lord always! “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” (Philippians 4:4-5) The third Sunday in Advent is traditionally called Gaudete (“Be joyful!”) Sunday, which comes from the entrance chant in…
3 Birthdays, 2 Conceptions, 1 Divine Plan This week we celebrate the solemn feast of the Immaculate Conception. While most saints are honored on the day of their death (we also honor Mary’s Assumption on August 15), only two saints…
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