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As I looked through the news headlines this weekend for a topic to write about in today’s article, I couldn’t help but think, as is frequently the case, there are a lot of bad things in the news. Of course, this doesn’t surprise us. It’s why some people don’t watch the news. They find the news…
Read More30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year CSirach 35:12-14, 16-1Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 (7a)2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18Luke 18:9-14October 26, 2025 How do you approach Jesus in prayer? How do you look at yourself? Are you convinced of your own righteousness? …
Read MoreOn Sunday I offered a reflection on the first reading and the gospel (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C). In Ordinary Time, the second reading is chosen independent of the theme that is common to the first reading and the gospel second reading. This often…
Read More29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year CExodus 17:8-13Psalm 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (see 2)2 Timothy 3:14-4:2Luke 18:1-8October 19, 2025 The Israelites were attacked by Amalek. The Israelites did not start the war. Their response was a defensive action and it…
Read MoreIn the last week I have taught both our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, formerly known as RCIA) participants and our family formation participants about our liturgical year in the Catholic Church. You can find an article, “The…
Read More27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year CHabakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8)2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14Luke 17:5-10October 5, 2025 The prophet Habakkuk is lamenting the way things are for the Israelites. He has good reason to lament as they are…
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