Last week we heard how important it is to say “thank you.” This week, we hear two passages which remind us of the need to be persistent in order
Author: Monsignor John Kasza
As Paul Harvey used to say, “And now for the rest of the story.” In the first reading, Naaman was resentful that Elisha had told him to plunge
The apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, but in reality, they are not utilizing the faith they already possess. If they used even a tiny
When life becomes burdensome or we get burned out, our faith life can also suffer. We may feel the need to throw in the towel and pack it up—and
In many ethnic traditions, when you visit someone’s home, you are given something to eat—and not just a little snack, but a veritable feast. In a
Today we hear one of the most famous parables uttered by Jesus: the Good Samaritan. It is well-known and often used to illustrate a variety of
It is said that you only have one chance to make a first impression, but what contributes to people forming one? Your haircut? Your walk? Your
Happy Birthday! Today marks the official beginning of the Church. As promised, God sends the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus as our advocate and
Today, we celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord. In Luke’s account, Jesus reminds his apostles that they are witnesses to his ministry and that they
With the sixth Sunday of Easter, we are reminded that Jesus would be sending us a gift after his physical departure from the earth: The Holy Spirit.