In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray and gives them the words of the Our Father. What if we really considered the meaning of these words and lived by them? Our Father Loving and compassionate One who nurtures all created life Who art in heaven Remind me that wherever You are is heaven,...
When Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan, it is in response to someone who wishes to narrow down the list of those whom he needs to love. If I am required to love my neighbor and I can exclude some from the category of neighbor, I am free of my obligation to love...
We are excited to welcome Father Jason Kahle as our new pastor! Come to any Mass this weekend to introduce yourself and welcome him. May God continue to pour His blessings on Father Jason and all of us!
As we approach the Fourth of July and celebrate our freedom as a nation, I reflect on what this gift of freedom means in my daily life. I am certainly blessed abundantly to live in a country in which freedom allows me so many basic rights and privileges. I am also reminded of so many...
In today’s Gospel, Jesus states clearly, “Whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me” (Jn. 13:20). Can I believe that God in His provident love and care for me sends people into my life each day for a specific reason and mission? I meet someone...
In today’s Gospel, Jesus very clearly states that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who receive it as little children. Children live in the present moment, see things as they are, appreciate the simple things of life. Do we go through our day with the eagerness of a child, excitedly anticipating the end of...
The two essential conditions to be united perfectly with God are found in their fullness in Mary. The first condition is that there be not even the slightest trace of self-will. That is, that there are no earthly attachments leading us to acquire wealth, power, pleasure and honor, nothing – no thing – moving us...
“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Solitude grows the interior life. Intentional disciples exercise a daily discipline or habit that includes pausing from activities and removing distractions in order that their inner strength – their soul – will be seek God. Absent daily prayer that creates contemplative moments, genuine spiritual vitality...
Advent is a special season of grace offered to increase interior silence. Make the most of opportunities to listen to God’s Word and prepare for His arrival.
On the Second Sunday of Advent, the Church directs our attention to John the Baptist (Luke 3:1-6). Everything in John’s life is informed by who God created him to be; namely, preparing people for the Messiah’s arrival. There is no personal gain in what he does. Indeed, he ultimately will surrender his life rather than...
