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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (6a) Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 September 27, 2026 We regularly face choices in our lives. The question is do we make good choices or bad choices. What determines whether our choices are…
Read MoreIf you have been a regular reader of my blog, then you are likely aware that I see the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a gift. You can find videos that I made around twelve years ago on the Reconciliation page…
Read More25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year AIsaiah 55:6-9Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 (18a)Philippians 1:20c-24, 27aMatthew 20:1-16aSeptember 20, 2026 Who do you know who seems to be seeking more in life? We are called to “Seek the Lord while he may be…
Read MoreI do not have “new” thoughts to offer this week. So, I thought I would simply invite you to pray for three things. The first comes with good news. While assisted suicide recently became legal in New York State, there are legal victories against assisted suicide in other…
Read More24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Sirach 27:30 – 28:7 Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 (8) Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 September 13, 2026 How much must we forgive? Peter asks Jesus how many times we need to forgive the same person. Peter suggests seven…
Read More23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8) Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20September 6, 2026 Silence is not the answer. Much of the world tells us to be silent about our faith. They claim that faith is a private matter not to be talked…
Read MoreAs I work on our evangelization ministry, a recurring question is how do we get people to listen and engage with what our faith teaches. This is true for people who do attend Mass. It is even more true for those who do not come to church. How do we…
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