Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. “You heard of my former way of life, how I persecuted the Church of God beyond measure and tried to…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase from the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer.“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all…

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7 / Philippians 4:6-9 / Matthew 21:33-43 I am not preaching today, but if interested, I delivered the following homily based on the same readings we have today BACK IN 2023: I have been blessed to serve in several leadership roles in Catholic high schools. The job titles…

Saint Theodora Guérin’s Story Trust in God’s Providence enabled Mother Theodore to leave her homeland, sail halfway around the world, and found a new religious congregation. Born in Etables, France, Theodora Guérin’s life was shattered by her father’s murder when she was 15. For several years she cared for her mother and younger sister. She entered…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase from the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.” (Luke 10:1-12) LABORERS: We have all been in situations when we were…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. But Jesus answered him, “Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the Kingdom of God.”  (Luke 9:57-62) GO…

Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael’s Story Angels—messengers from God—appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are named. Michael appears in Daniel’s vision as “the great prince” who defends Israel against its enemies; in the Book of Revelation, he leads God’s armies to final victory over the forces of evil. Devotion to Michael is the…

Each day, I reflect upon a word or a phrase inspired by the readings of the day. I encourage you to do the same and perhaps incorporate that word or phrase into your daily prayer. “For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” (Luke 9:46-50) LEAST AMONG YOU:…

Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Readings: Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32 I am not preaching today, but if interested, here is a homily I delivered BACK IN 2014 on the same readings we have today: From the prophet Ezekiel we heard: “…if he turns from the wickedness he has committed, and does what is right…