RSVP to God’s Banquet

RSVP to God’s Banquet

Click here for readings for Nov 7, 2023 “‘Come, everything is now ready.’ But one by one, they all began to excuse themselves” (Luke 14:18). Immediately, when called to communion with the King, the invitees start making excuses. They cling to their worldly...
How Not to Be the Wicked Tenant

How Not to Be the Wicked Tenant

Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from youand given to a people that will produce its fruit.”  -Matthew 21:43 These verses from Matthew’s Gospel are a parable, an allegory of Salvation history. God is the Vineyard Owner, the...
Behold the True Lamb

Behold the True Lamb

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical Year A) Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 John 1:29-34 During this time of the National Eucharistic Revival, the faithful should take every opportunity to reflect on the Real and True Presence of Jesus. As John the Baptist...
Stay Awake and Prepared – Mass Reading Reflection

Stay Awake and Prepared – Mass Reading Reflection

How ironic that I write about today’s Gospel, which includes the words “stay awake” while on a red-eye flight from Boise, Idaho, back to the east coast. Sadly, following Jesus’ warning, at least while a passenger on that airplane, was not difficult, thanks to the...
Pearls of Faith

Pearls of Faith

Discerning what the teaching, “do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine,” means in your life can be a little perplexing. The language is strange, and this verse may take extra prayer and even a little research to fully comprehend Jesus’...
How’s Your Beam Awareness?

How’s Your Beam Awareness?

How do you use your words to glorify God and grow in your sanctification?   I consider myself an expert “splinter detector,” aka fault finder in others, while my personal beam awareness could use some serious improvement. Spending far too much time...