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Daniel is giving a vision of the end times. Jesus speaks of what “those days after the tribulation” will be like (readings for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B). Daniel writes of “a time unsurpassed in distress.” Jesus speaks…
Read MoreLast Saturday, November 9th, we celebrated the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Those who do not wholly understand our veneration of the saints might see this feast as the Catholic Church worshipping a building. Our…
Read More32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B1 Kings 17:10-16Psalm 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 (1b)Hebrews 9:24-28Mark 12:38-44November 10, 2024 Jesus continues to use opportunities that arise naturally to teach. Today He tells the crowds to “Beware of the scribes.” The scribes should…
Read MoreThe 2024 election in the United States is over. There are winners and losers. Who won and who lost is not a topic I will discuss in this article. My concern is not politics. I think Archbishop Broglio’s statement today…
Read MorePeace…It is missing in the world. What is needed to bring peace to this world? We live in a world torn by war, division, and hatred. What is needed to change this? My heart aches when I heard news stories…
Read MoreHow would you describe the Lord? Throughout this Sunday’s readings, various words are used to describe the Lord. In the psalm, the Lord is called “my strength.” Do we turn to the Lord for strength? Do we do so daily? …
Read MoreAll SaintsRevelation 7:2-4, 9-14Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-61 John 3:1-3Matthew 5:1-12aNovember 1, 2024 How many saints do you know by name? St. Francis of Assisi, St. Benedict, St. Joseph, St, Ignatius, St. Bonaventure…the list could go on and on. Every saint…
Read MoreOn Wednesday, I led a discussion of current events. It is not topics I have chosen. It is simply me answering people’s questions about what they hear in the news or experience in their own lives. Here is the video…
Read MoreI have started reading Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Dilexit Nos, that was released last week. I am also planning to read the final document from the synod that concluded last week. It was immediately released in Italian but I have…
Read MoreHow do we look at our present age? How do we interpret what we see in the world today? Jesus speaks to us (see today’s gospel) of how we know that when we see certain things in the weather, we…
Read MoreThe world hates suffering. Yet, in Isaiah we read, “The Lord was pleased to crush in infirmity.” Isaiah is speaking of the suffering servant who will save us from our sins. This is fulfilled in Jesus’ suffering as He undergoes…
Read MoreIf you want to start an argument, either religion or politics can be two topics to consider. If you interject politics into preaching in church, you will find people objecting. As one who preaches, speaking for myself, I can honestly…
Read More28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BWisdom 7:7-11Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15 16-17 (14)Hebrews 4:12-13Mark 10:17-30October 13, 2024 Do you allow the Lord to be in charge of your life? Do you pray for prudence? Do you pray for wisdom? Is the…
Read MoreToday I share with you a short article to provide some hope for the Pro-Life movement regarding life in the womb. One of the common arguments presented to allow abortions is when an abortion is considered “medically necessary” to save…
Read MoreOnce again, the Pharisees come to Jesus with a question. This time they ask, “Is it lawful for husband to divorce his wife?” (today’s gospel reading). It’s not a bad question. Actually, given the amount of divorce we see today,…
Read MoreNo matter how much we know about our faith, there is always room for growth. This is evident for me in the celebration of the Feast of the Archangels on September 29th. This year the feast fell on Sunday so…
Read More26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year BNumbers 11:25-29Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 (9a)James 5:1-6Mark 9:38-43, 44, 47-48September 29, 2024 Sometimes we find ourselves putting a lot of effort into worldly things. Sometimes it is because of the sins of greed…
Read MoreIn a recent email discussion about some of the questions people ask about our Catholic faith, there was one question that struck me differently. By differently, I mean I made me think a person who would ask this question was…
Read MoreWhat makes the world the way it is? James writes (in today’s second reading), “Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.” To me it is clear that there is disorder in the world. There…
Read MoreIf you have been a reader of my blog, you’ve probably noticed that I repeat topics. At times, it is because of something in the news that presents a new perspective on a topic. One example of this is the…
Read MoreIf you live in New York State, I hope you have heard of Proposal 1. It is on our election ballot for November 5, 2024. If passed, it will amend our NYS State Constitution to enshrine abortion, procedures that attempt…
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