Gospel Reflections

You Are Invited! In the Gospels, Jesus commonly compares the kingdom of Heaven to a wedding feast - the best party in the ancient world. The idea had already been around for a long time. It was a common belief…

"Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5) Jesus is the example and pattern for the Christian life. Being a “success” as a Christian means being conformed to Jesus. St. Paul’s Letter to the…

"It is hard to be merciful without the experience of having first received mercy." The risen Lord Jesus offered his disciples mercy through three gifts. First, Jesus offers them peace, then the Spirit and finally his wounds. The disciples were…

"Love is the fulfillment of the law.” -Romans 13:10 If any pairs of words in the English language are unlikely companions, “law” and “love” must be among them. What do they have to do with each other? When Jesus met…

Be transformed by the renewal of your mind. God really speaks to us in a way we can understand. And it takes true humility to listen honestly to God. Last Sunday, Jesus affirmed that Peter’s profession of faith, “You are…

Delegating Authority Many of you may know that there are two priests at San Pedro, but only one pastor - the priest who is entrusted with the responsibility for the spiritual and temporal care of the parish. Any other priest…

The Queenship of Mary “What the Catholic Church believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it teaches about Mary illuminates in turn its faith in Christ.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 487) This Tuesday…

Did you know that your heart is always filled with some kind of wonder? Wonder is so radical to the human heart. I think it’s one of the things that we love most about children. They are quick to laugh,…

Jesus noticed everything… Workers in the field, the soil, the sun and rain, the seed. Women kneading bread and generals waging war. Guests at a banquet, and two pennies in a widow’s hand. The parables of Jesus give us so…