This week we continue to hear from the fifth chapter of Matthew. The passage immediately follows the Beatitudes and challenges us to be salt and
Author: Monsignor John Kasza
The second reading piqued my interest because in it Paul challenges us to be foolish. Or in other words, to be fools for Christ. The world likes to
Today’s first reading echoes the reading from Isaiah which we heard on Christmas, although they are two different passages. The theme is that of
Today’s responsorial psalm “Here I am Lord; I come to do your will” is quite familiar to us. Many songs have been written using this text. But
Although Valentine’s Day candy is already on the shelves, we are still celebrating Christmas. In fact, the Christmas season doesn’t officially
As we begin a new year, we should open our hearts to gratitude. Just as Mary was thankful to God for the gift of Jesus, so too should we be in giving
Rejoice in Christ; Illuminate the World In the great oratorio “Messiah” written by George Handel, the solo bass sings an aria entitled “The
The liturgical life of the Church revolves around the sacraments, with the Eucharist at the center(National Directory for Catechesis, #35). At Mass,
At confirmation we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirm our baptismal promises. Greater awareness of the grace of the Holy Spirit is
There are four steps in the Sacrament of Reconciliation: We feel contrition for our sins and a conversion of heart to change our ways. We confess our