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The story of Luke is very detailed.  He gives data and factual information. But more than this he tells us of hope and trust in a world that is often short of these virtues. We, too,... Read More

Happy New (liturgical) Year!  One of the great things about the mercy of God and the Catholic Church, is that we get second chances - opportunities to start over and get it right.  Each time we... Read More

The feast we celebrate on Sunday, Nov. 25, completes the liturgical year. Pope Pius XI proclaimed this a feast in 1925 just after World War I.  It was intended to help people put their faith and... Read More

Once in a while a TV show or movie will open with the conclusion then work backward. As the story unfolds we learn what decisions the characters' made. Piece by piece, we slowly understand why... Read More

"I wish I could do more." How many times I have heard people say that in face of the needs of others! Now as we see the devastation in New York and New Jersey, don't our hearts go out to... Read More

A couple of years ago my spiritual director gave me some personal advice.  She suggested that I find a small object and carry it in my pocket, and that whenever I felt challenged or disturbed, I... Read More

Mark was the first to write about God's action in Jesus. Mark wrote his Gospel to deepen the faith of the members of his community.  Today's Gospel from Mark tells us the story of the blind... Read More

Every year on the third Sunday of October the church observes World Mission Sunday. Today we celebrate our call as baptized Christians to witness and celebrate the life, death and resurrection of... Read More

Let us be grateful for the gift of being Jesus' followers, knowing that for the sake of the Gospel, we possess a hundredfold here and eternal life to come. My Soul Longs for You, O God (US Catholic... Read More

The first reading for this Mass is from the Book of Genesis and is a beautiful reflection for a married couple or those thinking of marriage. Many couples use it for their wedding liturgy, in... Read More