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Monday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings saints Jerome, Chrysostom, and Augustine are critical of the scribe in today’s Gospel, observing that his desire to follow Jesus is more of a desire to separate himself from the crowd. In addition, while Jesus’ response to the second man may seem harsh, commentators point out that it is likely that the man’s… Continue reading
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Thoughts on a Sunday: June 29, 2025
Today is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. At Mass this morning Pope Leo XIV preached, “In our life as disciples, we can always risk falling into a rut, a routine, a tendency to follow the same old pastoral plans without experiencing interior renewal and a willingness to respond to new challenges. The two… Continue reading
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Friday, Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today’s Readings Today is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, a celebration of the Lord’s great mercy for all of us. St. Paul writes, “God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8). Jesus teaches that “there will be more joy in heaven… Continue reading
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Wednesday 12th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings In the book of Genesis Abram faces quite several challenges, including from the Lord. God’s plan for Abram seems to be at best quite difficult, if not impossible. Despite the challenges, the Lord invites Abram to trust in Him. We are told that “Abram put his faith in the Lord, who attributed it to him… Continue reading
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Tuesday, Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Today’s Readings St. Gregory of Nyssa wrote, “The life of the Christian has three distinguishing aspects: deeds, words and thought…Each of must examine his thoughts, words and deeds to see whether they are directed toward Christ or are turned away from him.” The Christian life is meant to be always lived in praise of God. We… Continue reading
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Sunday, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Today’s Readings I came across the clip of a recent interview with Michael J. Fox. As you are probably aware, he suffers from Parkinson’s and has been able to act for many years as the symptoms have worsened. In the interview he said, “With gratitude, optimism is sustainable.” What a powerful statement! I also could not… Continue reading
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Friday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings Yesterday’s Gospel Jesus taught us how to pray with a simple heart. Today he teaches us to live this simplicity in our daily lives. ”Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal…For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Mt.… Continue reading
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Thursday 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings St. Paul refers to a situation facing the Corinthians where the so called ‘superapostles’ are preaching a different Gospel than the one Paul and the Apostles are preaching. It is a gospel of that seems to present an easier way and one of ‘reward’. This is a situation that still exists in our world… Continue reading
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Wednesday 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings Today St. Paul captures one of the causes for spiritual stagnation in our current culture: we continually put ourselves first. “God loves a cheerful giver” (2Cor 9:7c) he writes. When we give of ourselves, in our service to others and in our almsgiving, we receive much more than we give. We grow deeper in… Continue reading
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Tuesday, 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings St. Paul praises the Church in Macedonia because ‘they gave themselves first to the Lord’ (2Cor 8:5b). This self-giving was beyond just a giving of material assistance, but a commitment of their whole lives to the Lord and the Family of Faith. It was an intentional giving of time, talent, and treasure. The Psalmist today… Continue reading
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A Roman Catholic Priest sharing reflections on the Word of God and walking with people on the journey of faith and life.
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