Death has taken from us those whom we love. Intentional disciples hold fast to the truth that there can be no real separation from the beloved ones who have died in the loving embrace of our Lord. The bond of charity forever unites us, enfolding in one embrace earth and heaven. Thus, our sadness is...
Today we joyfully celebrate the members of the Church who, having reached their heavenly home, are safe for all eternity, forever safe from the clutches of the foe and numbered everlastingly among God’s elect. Who are these splendid SAINTS? They are wonderfully varied, all having lived upon the earth as we have, who have known...
Note: While the Feast of Saint Thérèse, the Little Flower, is October 1, we also celebrate our parish feast on the Sunday following her day which this year is October 3, 2021. Thérèse’s Dilemma Thérèse wanted to perform extraordinary deeds for God, but knew she was “too little” to accomplish any of them. “I feel the...
“Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity” (1 Timothy 4:12). Intentional disciples model virtue. Virtue – good choices – fortifies experience, not so much age.
In his letter to the Christians in Galatia, St Paul is inspired by the Holy Spirit to acclaim the supreme power of Christ’s Cross: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by...
Twenty years ago today, September 10, 2001, everything seemed normal. Except it wasn’t. We do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. + 2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV-CE
Our permanent abode is in heaven Mary’s Assumption reminds us that our permanent abode is not on earth but in heaven. At the end of her life, Our Lady was assumed into heaven body and soul where she, with her divine Son, has proceeded us. Humanity is in heaven. The resurrection of the body...
John 6:1-15 In the Gospel Reading, the large crowd following Jesus needs to be fed. Jesus’ miracle makes visible the superabundance of divine grace. At the end of the account we are reminded that nothing of God ever will be wasted.
MARK 6:30-34 Baptism equips each of us with grace – power – which propels us into the world so that we live the faith confidently and compassionately. Our daily actions ought to make Jesus known to others. Like the apostles, we should not be surprised if our great missionary adventure makes us tired and exhausted....
“He [Jesus] summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two…” (Mark 6:7). Jesus’ sending them as pairs helps their readiness and willingness to go. How much easier is it to set out together with a trusted friend than to go it alone. “He instructed them to take nothing for the...
