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Today we have another challenging Gospel. Peter bluntly asks Jesus how many times Peter needs to forgive someone else. Is seven times enough? I wonder: Did Peter ask because he was curious or had he... Read More

Matthew has Jesus saying, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” Each morning, as I pray with my Community, we break open a scripture and share... Read More

Sunday's readings present the Divine challenge and the human response. We can identify with Jeremiah as he struggles to be faithful to the call because that is often our response. Discipleship is... Read More

But Peter was not perfect. In other readings, Peter declares that God should spare Jesus of suffering. Jesus admonishes Peter for suggesting to know better than God. Peter also denies knowing Jesus... Read More

The power of faith. Jesus met up with a Canaanite woman who asked Him to heal her daughter. At first, He refused but upon seeing her deep faith and persistence He responded to her request and healed... Read More

What experiences have we had in our lives that have been deeply spiritual encounters with God? In Sunday's first reading, Elijah encounters God in a tiny whispering sound. The second reading from... Read More

“Lord, it is good to be here.” Peter uttered these words when he, James and John witnessed Jesus being transfigured before them on top of a mountain. Jesus’ shining appearance gave them a glimpse of... Read More

No two journeys of faith are the same. Whether we stumble upon God’s bountiful love or tirelessly seek it, God welcomes all who sincerely desire the Kingdom. I like the image! Thank for the good... Read More

In Sunday's scripture, Psalm 86 proclaims that the Lord is always good and forgiving, merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. This applies well to today’s three parables in... Read More

As I go for walks I am fascinated to see where a dandelion, a maple tree seed or a wild flower will manage against great odds to sprout. There it is thriving in a crack in the sidewalk, in the gravel... Read More