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Thursday, 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings Once again, we find ourselves confronted with heartbreaking news of violence in our country: a school shooting in Colorado and the shooting of Charlie Kirk on a college campus. Sadly, these are not isolated events. In recent months, we have witnessed violence in schools, attacks on politicians across the political spectrum, and acts Continue reading
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Thoughts on a Sunday August 24 2025
Today’s Readings God desires that all people be saved and share eternal life with Him. Isaiah and Jesus remind us that heaven is not for a select few, but open to all who follow Christ. The challenge is moving from simply knowing about Jesus to truly knowing Him. Reading Scripture, studying, or attending events are good beginnings, but discipleship Continue reading
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Friday, Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today’s Readings “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mt. 22:37-39) We Continue reading
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Tuesday, 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Readings The first reading today offers us a powerful lesson about the challenges we face—not only in the world around us, but even within our own Catholic community. Each time the angel of the Lord speaks words of encouragement to Gideon, Gideon responds with doubts and objections. “‘The Lord is with you’… and Gideon 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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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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Monday April 28, 2025
Nicodemus is a well-respected religious leader, known for his great wisdom. There is something about Jesus that attracts his attention and sparks a curiosity within him. He wants to learn more. So, we are told by John, he goes to Jesus at night. He doesn’t want to be seen meeting with Jesus, concerned about what others would 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.