Living in Love with God

Today’s Readings Nothing Will Separate Us “What will separate us from the love of Christ?” (Romans 8:35) Most of us know the answer immediately: nothing. But remembering that truth when life becomes difficult is another matter. We become overwhelmed by responsibilities, discouraged by our failures, or burdened by worries that no one else sees. Slowly, we… Continue reading

Today’s Readings It is easy to reduce Jesus to a wise teacher whose words simply offer good advice for living. When that happens, Christianity becomes little more than an inspirational message urging us to be kind and do good. But today’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus is far more than a teacher. He is the… Continue reading

Today’s Readings As I’ve been settling into St. Mary’s, I’ve have been trying to make a habit of a daily walk. As I have walked through the surrounding neighborhoods I’ve admired beautifully tended lawns and gardens. They didn’t become that way overnight. They required patience, care, and someone who knew when to water, prune, fertilize—and… Continue reading

Today’s Readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the heart of the Servant of God. He does not seek attention or power but quietly brings healing, hope, and mercy to those who suffer. His compassion flows from the love of the Father. The Church celebrates today the Memorial of St. Camillus de Lellis, whose life reflected… Continue reading

Today’s Readings The way of the just is smooth because it is the path God prepares, not the one we construct. Isaiah reminds us that the Lord “makes level the path of the just.” Yet how often do we spend our energy trying to build our own road instead? We map out our plans, establish… Continue reading

Today’s Readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus rejoices that the mysteries of God’s Kingdom are revealed to the childlike. He is not praising ignorance, but simplicity of heart—a heart humble enough to listen, trust, and follow. We have a remarkable ability to complicate things. We overanalyze decisions, fill our minds with endless distractions, and sometimes make… Continue reading

Today’s Readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls His followers to live according to the ways of God rather than the ways of the world. His words are directed first to the people of Israel, but they are just as challenging for us today. The Christian life often feels countercultural, making it difficult to remain faithful… Continue reading

Today’s Readings Moving to a new parish gave me an unexpected lesson. My goal was to fit everything I owned into one carload. I came close—but not quite. The hardest things to part with weren’t the large items. They were the little things: objects I rarely used but somehow couldn’t let go. Our spiritual lives… Continue reading

Today’s Readings When I was preparing for Confirmation, I received my first Bible as a gift. If I’m honest, it spent far more time on a bookshelf than in my hands. I tried reading it several times over the years, but the unfamiliar names, history, and difficult passages often left me discouraged. Everything changed when… Continue reading

Today’s Readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples more than once, “Do not be afraid.” Fear and anxiety can paralyze our faith, rob us of peace, and keep us from responding to God’s love. The first reading gives us a vivid example. Isaiah stands before the holiness of God and becomes painfully aware of… Continue reading