In the gospel today Jesus calls his disciples by name and sends them out with the proclamation; “The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The fact is he has called you by name to go out and do the same today. When you were Baptized, even though you may not Read more…
In the Gospel today they bring to Jesus a man possesses by a demonic who could not speak on the hope that Jesus would set him free. These neighbors undoubtedly took pity on him because of his double impediment. Jesus immediately set him free from the demon and restored his Read more…
What kind of foundation is my life built on ? What principles have I built my life around ? Most people sincerely want to do the right thing. But it can be difficult when we go through a serious crisis as we have seen this year during our quarantine and Read more…
We are currently in a period in our Catholic Church we call Ordinary Time. During this time we wear green vestments representing a time of growth and hope. Thinking about this year however I do not think I would use the word “ordinary” to describe it. This year has been Read more…
Happy July 4th. To everyone. Be safe! My reflection today is a prayer from the American Family Association web site written by Dave Butts. ______________________________ Father of all that is, I thank you for calling into being the United States of America. I am grateful for the godly foundation laid Read more…
Today is the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle. He is often called “Doubting Thomas “ because he did not believe the others had seen the Lord. It wasn’t until he saw Jesus that he proclaimed the Easter Proclamation of joy: “My Lord and my God”. Jesus said to Read more…
When a paralytic was brought to Jesus by his friends, Jesus did the unthinkable. He first forgave his sins. The man’s companions were concerned about his physical condition, but for Jesus his priority was the condition of the man’s soul. This man had been crippled not just physically, but spiritually Read more…
In the first reading today from the prophet Amos we read; “Seek good and not evil that, you may live. Hate evil and love good, and let justice prevail at the gate.” What great words for us as we witness the senseless rioting and destruction in the name of justice. Read more…
One day they were up on the Syrian boarder in Caesarea Philippi and he ask his disciples; “Who do people say that the Son Of Man is?” I have stood on that spot several times and pondered that question. Jesus took them there to this out of the way place Read more…
In the previous two chapters of Matthew’s gospel we hear about nine powerful miracles. Today as we begin chapter ten, Jesus sends out his disciples to be prophets to the Jews. Having witnessed these nine miracles, he now expects them to share a new way of living for God’s people. Read more…