Run To Jesus (3/21)
On each fresh occasion of combat, when the enemy desires to challenge me, I conduct myself valiantly. Knowing that to fight a... Read More
Third Sunday of Lent [A] March 19, 2017
John 4:5-42 In the Gospel Reading Jesus requests something to drink from the Samaritan woman. Then, He offers living water, the heavenly... Read More
Jesus’ Transfiguration: A Lesson and Some Questions (3/13)
Yesterday’s Gospel Reading at Mass was the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration atop Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-9). The apostles normally interact with Jesus... Read More
Truly Following Jesus (3/13)
Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me (Matthew 16:24).... Read More
Why Can’t Protestants Receive Holy Communion At Mass? (3/11)
First, let me say that almost always this question is sincerely voiced with the best of intentions to grow in understanding. While... Read More
Jesus’ Third Temptation (3/10)
In the third temptation, the devil presents Jesus with all the worldly fame and power that no one ever could begin to... Read More
Jesus’ Second Temptation (3/9)
Then the devil took him [Jesus] to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said... Read More
Jesus’ First Temptation (3/8)
The tempter approached and said to Jesus, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread”... Read More
Second Sunday of Lent [A] March 12, 2017
The telling of the Jesus’ miraculous transfiguration always is proclaimed on the Second Sunday of Lent. This year we hear Matthew’ account... Read More
First Sunday of Lent [A] March 5, 2017
The telling of the Jesus’ 40-day temptation by Satan always is proclaimed on the First Sunday of Lent. This year we hear... Read More