Gospel Reflection

The early monks knew about the tactics that demons use to tempt us: The first method is social, the demons…

How to catch a fish.  Cast, get a bite, and try to hook it; loose it; say something emotional, sit…

John the Baptist points out that his cousin, Jesus, was the sacrificial lamb who was to be a substitute for…

We hear Isaiah 60:1 in our First Reading; “Your light has come,” (60:1). God has come in Christ as the…

The Holy Family was holy but each one had their challenges. Don’t forget Mary’s question—“Child, why have you done this to us?” (Luke 2:48) when Jesus stayed behind…

Fourth Sunday of Advent  “Jesus is our Savior, why give Mary any attention?  Mary, too, needed a savior. She says that her spirit…

634 words  “Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always.” (Second Reading)  J.O.Y. is Jesus, Others, You. In Philippians 4, St. Paul…

The first advent voice says “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Frank kept the strangest of Christmas lists. He called it “My…

Advent is not a penitential season; it’s a period of devout and expectant delight, yet we intuitively understand that it is…

There has been a modern resurgence in universalism, the belief that all people will ultimately be saved,” or “that hell means annihilation,…

The first two servants reported 100% profit on the money.One silver talent is worth $ 28,362 today. ‘Talent’ and ‘ability’…

Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring…