Author: Monsignor John Kasza

The second Sunday of Lent is often known as Transfiguration Sunday because of the scene described in today’s Gospel passage. Tradition holds that

Traditionally, the first Sunday of Lent is “temptation Sunday” because in all 3 cycles (ABC) of the liturgical readings, the Gospel is the story

It is no coincidence that Lent occurs close to the beginning of Spring. Typically, people engage in spring cleaning by clearing out the garage or

Feb. 11 is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and has also been designated World Day of the Sick and World Marriage Day. This year, it is also the

When we are working (or going to school), the days can drag on and as Job says, become “a drudgery.” However, as one ages, the days, weeks, and

Last week we were asked how do we respond to Jesus’ invitation to “follow me?” This week the psalm reminds us that “if today you hear his

Throughout the scriptures, God wants people to return to him. God is not a capricious or malevolent deity. He does not will the destruction of

The Work of Christmas When the song of the angels is stilled,When the star in the sky is gone,When the kings and princes are home,When the shepherds

Merry Christmas! Yes, we are still in the Christmas season and today we celebrate Holy Family Sunday. Today’s feast is a reminder that every family

Happy 4th Sunday of Advent! This is the shortest fourth week of Advent in recent memory—less than 24 hours! So, what are we to conclude with this