When I was a child, my mother bought a book called “The Prayers God Will Always Answer.” I remember my anticipation as I cracked the spine and turned to the first page. I had been spending a lot of time asking God — begging God, actually — over and over again for some...
The Choice of Stewardship
What does it mean to be a good steward? Does it mean to be an active parishioner, or something more? Are we better stewards because we give more in terms of our money and time to our parish, or are we called to do even more than that? The truth is that stewardship is...
Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture
August 27, 2023 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Isn’t it a bit weird that Catholics call the Pope “papa,” father? This Sunday provides us with essential Scriptural background on the papacy, the petrine office. Jesus gives Peter the “keys to the kingdom of heaven,” after...
God and the Good Strong Wind
My only real memory of the Mackinac Island ferry was the physical sensation of the wind against my face. I remember, distinctly, that it hurt. It surprised and confused me because wind had never felt painful before. Looking back now, I realize that it wasn’t just the...
He is Calling
A Reflection on the Gospel for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023 Gospel: Mt 14:22-33 A man at my parish was struggling to overcome a habitual sin. He said to me, “Father, I know the chance that I will commit sin again is really high. Why should I keep...
The Fulfillment of the Prophet Isaiah
A Reflection on the Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022 Reading 1 Is 7:10-14Responsorial Psalm Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6Reading 2 Rom 1:1-7Gospel Mt 1:18-24 Our first reading this week comes from chapter 7 of Isaiah, and the interpretations and...
The Miracle of the Catch
A Reflection on the Readings for Sunday, May 1, 2022 The Third Sunday of Easter Reading I: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41Responsorial Psalm: 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 Reading II:Revelation 5:11-14Gospel: John 21:1-19 or 21:1-14 As we continue this week on this third Sunday of...
The Risen One Brings Joy
Dear brothers and sisters, Christ is Risen, truly risen, and this event brings us the joy of knowing that we are sons and daughters of God. As the Apostle Saint Paul says, our preaching is meaningless and in vain if Christ has not risen. (Cf. 1 Cor 15, 14-17)...
Alive with God’s Spirit
A Reflection on the Readings from Year A on the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Reading I: Ezekiel 37:12-14Responsorial Psalm: 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8Reading II: Romans 8:8-11Gospel: John 11:1-45Year C Readings Our Mass reflection is brought to us by 12-year-old Joseph Bader, a...
A Reminder from God
A Reflection on the Readings for the First Sunday in Lent, March 6 Reading I: Deuteronomy 26:4-10Responsorial Psalm: 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15Reading II: Romans 10:8-13Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 This week's Mass reflection is brought to us by 12-year-old Joseph Bader, a...
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A Season of Preparation
A Reflection on the Reading for Sunday, December 10, 2023 Reading 1 Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Responsorial Psalm Ps 85:9-10-11-12, 13-14 Reading 2 2 Pt 3:8-14 Gospel Mk 1:1-8 The Season of Advent is a season of preparation. It is preparation not only for the celebration of...
Monica’s Praise Report 11-24-23
Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever! Praise be His Holy Name. All praise and all glory to Our Lord and Savior. Blessed is He who was, who is, and who always will be. Thank You, God, for Your guidance. Thank You, God, for all thy benefits. Thank You for the...
Good and Faithful Servant
A Reflection on the Readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2023 Reading 1 Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Responsorial Psalm Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Reading 2 1 Thes 5:1-6 Gospel Mt 25:14-30 The Book of Proverbs is a collection of ancient literature, the...
Learning to Love from Infancy to Maturity
A Reflection on the Readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023 First Reading: Ex 22:20-26 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:5c-10 Gospel Reading: Mt 22:34-40 The way God reveals his Truths to us throughout history...
Monica’s Praise Report 10-23-23
Praise You King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Praise Your most Holy name. Praise You King of Heaven and Earth. Praise and Glory to You forever and ever. Thank You Lord for always being God. Thank You for Your discipline and promptings to reflect on the realities of...
Who is Our God?
A Reflection on the Readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 22, 2023 First Reading: Is 45:1, 4-6 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 Second Reading: 1 Thes 1:1-5b Gospel: Mt 22:15-21 In our Gospel for this Sunday, we find the Pharisees trying...
Miracle of Life – Final Weeks to Birth
"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." - Ephesians 2:10 At this final stage, the growth of the baby is in serious mode with the baby putting on half a pound or more each week. These final...
The Vinyard of the Lord
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Who is Doing the Father’s Will?
Reading 1 Ez 18:25-28 Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2 Phil 2:1-11 Gospel Mt 21:28-32 Today in Matthew's Gospel, we hear another parable – 'the Parable of the Two Sons' – the second of three consecutive parables about vineyards. Vineyards are the...
Monica’s Praise Report 9-25-23
Praise be to God! Praise be His holy name! Praise be Jesus Christ, now and forever. Praise Him who Is, who WAS, and who ALWAYS WILL BE! Praise Him who is perfect Mercy and perfect Justice. Praise Him, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Thank You, God, for all You...
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