Humility and Service (2/27)
Humility leads us to be helpful. Pride sickens everything. How are you treating your family? Your friends? Your colleagues? How are you growing a spirit... Read More
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Jonah the Prophet (2/21)
The first reading at Mass today is a part of the story of Jonah. Today’s reading begins: “The Word of the Lord came to Jonah... Read More
Reflection Questions (2/19)
I have found it very important to set clear goals and, then, launch to make them happen. This holds true for my personal development including... Read More
Simple Steps (2/15)
Focus on doing the next good thing. #meaningfullent
A Few Suggestions for Lent (2/14)
Whenever we begin smartly we do so with the end in mind. That is, knowing why I am doing something helps us to do it... Read More
Ash Wednesday (2/14)
A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit (Psalm 51:12) Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of LENT, a special season... Read More
Preaching Notes (2/11)
My earliest memories are filled with constant encouragements for me not to worry. However, I don’t recall having learned how to make this happen, especially when... Read More
6th Sunday [B] February 11, 2018
GOSPEL READING / MARK 1:40-45 Jesus’ encounter with the leper in Sunday’s Gospel announces a completely new understanding as part of the establishment of God’s... Read More
5th Sunday [B] February 4, 2018
GOSPEL READING / MARK 1:29-39 The Gospel Reading makes plain the overwhelming task of Jesus’ work. He is to reclaim the lost sheep of Israel.... Read More
Preaching Notes (2/4)
HOW TO PRAY “Rising very early before dawn, Jesus left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Jesus is not... Read More
4th Sunday [B] January 28, 2018
GOSPEL READING / MARK 1:21-28 In the Gospel Reading, Jesus drives out the devil described as an “unclean spirit.” Jesus’ teaching is recognized as being... Read More
Preaching Notes (1/28)
GOD’S KINGDOM GROWS / January 28 The Sunday Gospel recounts the dramatic episode of Jesus curing a man possessed by the devil (Mark 1:21-28). The scene... Read More
Grieving in the Digital Era (1/23)
Death reconnects people. I witness this firsthand. So, too, did I deeply experience this when my dad died. News of someone dying brings forth a... Read More
The Route to Real Happiness (12/18)
Unless we forget ourselves and resist temptations to be swept away by the deluge of personal interests and ambitions, we will not be able to... Read More
Radiating Happiness (12/17)
A gloomy soul is prone to many temptations. Excessive self-absorption makes it very difficult to discover the joy of turning one’s self toward God and... Read More
3rd Sunday Advent [B] December 17, 2017
The Third Sunday of Advent also is called Gaudete Sunday. From the Latin imperative meaning “Rejoice!”, today draws our attention to the closeness of the... Read More