In our Gospel for this Sunday, we find the Pharisees trying to trap Jesus with this question, “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?”
Miracle of Life – Final Weeks to Birth
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 weeks are so critical to better equip the baby for life outside of the womb.
The Vinyard of the Lord
Our reading from chapter 5 of Isaiah and our gospel from chapter 21 of Matthew is almost identical, using the image of a vineyard as the house of Israel.
Who is Doing the Father’s Will?
Today in Matthew’s Gospel, we hear another parable – ‘the Parable of the Two Sons’ – the second of three consecutive parables about vineyards.
To Forgive or Not Forgive
This week, the message changes from Calling attention to sin and evil in our midst to reaching out in mercy to those who have offended us and will accept our forgiveness.
Miracle of Life – Weeks 31st to 34th
Though we have spent weeks studying the intricate details of the weeks of pregnancy, there are still so many mysteries and miracles that occur that we have yet to understand.
Who do you say that I am?
To put this question from Jesus into perspective, I suggest we start with the second reading for this Sunday. Here we see Paul bursting out in jubilant excitement and exaltation over the wisdom of God.
The Prayers God Always Answers
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.
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?
Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture
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.









