Musings and Messages: December 22, 2024 Published on December 16, 2024 On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we near the end of the Advent season. The readings recall how God visits his people. In the passage from Micah, the
Musings and Messages: December 15, 2024 Published on December 9, 2024 We have arrived at the midway point of the Advent season. Today is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday because the readings and the antiphons use the
Musings and Messages: December 1, 2024 Published on November 25, 2024 As we embark on a new Church year, the readings sound similar to what we have been hearing for the past few weeks. In today’s passage from Luke’s
Musings and Messages: November 24, 2024 Published on November 18, 2024 On this last Sunday of the Church Year, we hear a conversation between Pilate and Jesus about the nature of kingship. Pilate views kingship from a
Musings and Messages: November 17, 2024 Published on November 11, 2024 A number of people have asked me about predictions they have heard on the internet. They tell me, “Padre Pio said…” or “Father so-and-so
Musings and Messages: November 10, 2024 Published on November 4, 2024 In today’s readings, two widows, who have very little yet are very generous, become examples of how God uses a small amount to show what can be
Musings and Messages: November 3, 2024 Published on October 28, 2024 As we begin the month of November, which is traditionally the time when we remember our beloved dead, both the first reading and the Gospel quote the
Musings and Messages: October 13, 2024 October 7, 2024 The word of God is “living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword,” as the letter to the Hebrews tells us. But what does that mean?
Connecting Point: October 13, 2024 Published on October 7, 2024 Whenever we want to learn a new skill, we must sacrifice. Athletes must take time to practice individually and with teammates to hone their
Musings and Messages: October 6, 2024 Published on September 30, 2024 What makes a good partnership? It depends on whom you ask. Some say like-minded people can be good partners; others say those who have opposite