21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 22:15, 19-23Second Reading: Rom 33-36Gospel Reading: Mt 16:13-20 “Who do people say that the son of man is?” Jesus asked his … Continued
We have a frightfully bothersome chestnut tree hanging over our backyard. Every year, around late summertime, it drops hard, spiky, and inedible nut shells the size of golf balls. We … Continued
After a discouraging reception in Athens, and likely running low on funds, Paul arrived in Corinth weary in Acts 18. He later described his own state of mind in that … Continued
The veneration of relics is a curious thing. While not uniquely Catholic, the large number of saints recognized by the Catholic Church lends itself to an exponentially larger number of relics. But why does the Catholic Church promote the veneration of relics?
I did not listen to the voice of my teachers. — Proverbs 5:13 There is a powerful story of a renowned violinist who delivers an outstanding performance. It is met … Continued
20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 56:1,6-7Second Reading: Rom 11:13-15,29-32Gospel Reading: Mt 15:21-28 “Christ died for all men without exception,” says the Catechism of the Catholic Church. … Continued
Acts 17 takes Paul through three very different cities—Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens—and in each we see him adapt his approach without ever softening his message. Together these three stops teach … Continued
The calendar year 2026 has already seen several professional sports teams crowned champions on North American soil. In January, the Seattle Seahawks won their second National Football League Super Bowl … Continued
Chapter 16 of Acts reveals a God who works through weakness, correction, and even human affliction to advance his Gospel. It is a chapter about doors — closed by the … Continued
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: 1 Kgs 10:9,11-13Second Reading: Rom 9:1-5Gospel Reading: Mt 14:22-33 “The Lord is about to pass by,” God told Elijah. There followed a … Continued