On Holy Thursday, the Church celebrates two great events: the institution of the Eucharist and the institution of holy orders and ministry. At the Last Supper, Jesus instructs his disciples to “take, eat, drink, and do this” in memory of him. By...
Merry Christmas! As we contemplate the wonders of this great feast of our salvation, let us take the time to reflect on our past, present, and future. What has God done? What is God doing? And what will God do for us? Recently, I saw the play, “A...
As we come to the end of the summer season (although we have about a month left), many people are gearing up for the start of school, football, and other fall activities. The scripture readings remind us to “conduct our affairs with humility.” In...
January 22nd marks the anniversary of the 1973 Roe vs Wade Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion in this country. Since that time, millions of infants have died in the name of “a woman’s right to choose.” In fact, more infants have been...
The Book of Wisdom (1:13-15, 2:23-24) reminds us that “God does NOT rejoice in the destruction of the living.” God does not call for people to be killed in his name. Any religious body that says God “hates” i.e., Westboro Baptist Church is WRONG...
This weekend we celebrate the 238th anniversary of our independence as a nation. It is an opportunity to thank God for all of the blessings we have received as citizens of the United States as well as members of the Body of Christ. This week’s...
On the second Sunday following Pentecost, we are invited to reflect on the great mystery of the Eucharist in which we are able to physically partake of God. Jesus Christ becomes one with us under the form of consecrated bread and wine. In eating and...
With the liturgy of Palm Sunday, the Church begins its holiest week of the year. We enter more intensely into the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord. Because the crucifixion of Jesus is intimately connected with our salvation, we hear the...
