Every new day is a gift
“The first words of today’s reading are shocking. The prophet Isaiah tells King Hezekiah: “Set your […]
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
“The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is especially meaningful to me. It was on […]
Lord, I am listening; teach me
“We live in a time when everybody seems to know everything. You notice this especially on […]
What have I done with the graces God has given me?
“In the gospel today, Jesus speaks very strong words against Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum. Why? Because […]
Let our prayer become action
“Today’s First Reading is uncomfortable, but perhaps it is exactly what we need to hear. God […]
Lord, prepare the soil of my heart
“The question is often asked: If we are such a Christian country, why is our national […]
How do we acknowledge Christ in concrete ways?
“One sentence from today’s Gospel deserves our full attention. Jesus says: “Whoever acknowledges me before others […]
Combine wisdom with goodness
“One sentence from today’s Gospel deserves our special attention. Jesus tells His disciples: “Be wise as […]
We are called to be faithful
“One of the hardest things in life is to do good and yet be misunderstood. Have […]
The kingdom of Heaven is at hand
“When Jesus sent out the Twelve Apostles for the very first time, He did not begin […]