Musings and Messages

We are the downward slope toward Easter. Traditionally, this week is called Passiontide and marks the beginning of the most holy time of the church

Do I try to see the world through God’s eyes? Too often we are myopic which is to say we view our surroundings based upon our own experiences. We

The Woman at the Well—probably one of the most famous conversations in New Testament history. It is so rich in imagery and meaning that I could

“Lord, it is good that we are here” is Peter’s response to the transfiguration experience on Mount Tabor. However, most of us will not have

A few days ago, we began the Great Season of Lent. Ashes were imposed upon our heads and we were admonished to do works of penance and service and

How do I respond to those who are not nice to me? In other words, do I turn the other cheek? Do I go the extra mile? Do I love those who persecute

The opening line of today’s passage from Sirach says, “If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you.” Notice the use of

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

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