Rosh Hashanah : Shanah Tovah (Have a good year)
"To all Jews throughout the world, have a sweet and peaceful New Year.!"...
30
Sep
22
Sep
Mind the Gap – Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Whether John Paul II, Benedict XVI or Francis, recent popes agree very strongly on the need for economic justice and a narrowing of the gap between rich and poor."...
15
Sep
Golden Calves – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
" I like a principle stated by Saint Ignatius of Loyola: "The other things on the face of the earth are created for the human beings, to help them in the pursuit of the end for which they are created [the praise, reverence and service of God]. … We ought to use things to the extent they help us toward that end.""...
08
Sep
Practical Wisdom and Financial Planning – Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"Jesus’ words and actions often reveal a sort of practical wisdom. That comes across today in his reminder about the need for planning and preparation. He offers two illustrations."...
05
Sep
The Blessed Virgin’s Birthday
""Our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, Most Gracious Advocate thine eyes of Mercy towards us and after this our exile, show unto us the fruit of Thy Womb, Jesus.”"...
02
Sep
The Vocation to Work: Contributing to the Fabric of the World
"Laudato Si is an amazing document. There are few significant topics in life that he doesn't cover. It even speaks of architecture and urban life. He has a wonderfully broad notion of integral ecology."...
01
Sep
Knowing Our Place in The World – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"The Book of Sirach cautions us to perform our tasks with humility. As is his habit, Jesus uses a parable to drive home the point: Whoever exalts self will be humbled, and whoever humbles self will be exalted."...
25
Aug
Self-Discipline – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"The value of discipline is highlighted in today’s selection from the Letter to the Hebrews. “Endure trials for the sake of discipline.” "...
18
Aug
Hearts on Fire – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"The image of fire is a reference to the purifying actions of Jesus, whereby he is helping his followers to distinguish between dross and the real thing. He refers to division, basically stating that he will be resolute in the face of opposition, setting his sights for Jerusalem and what awaits him."...
11
Aug
Where is my treasure? Where is my heart? – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"Today’s Gospel from Luke includes the reminder to seek an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” "...