Musings and Messages: September 1, 2024 Published on August 27, 2024 After several weeks of reading from the Bread of Life discourse, this week we return to Mark’s Gospel and it’s a doozy. Jesus pulls no punches as
Musings and Messages: August 25, 2024 Published on August 19, 2024 “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” These words from Joshua remind us of our ultimate duty. Whatever state of life we are in,
Musings and Messages: August 18, 2024 Published on August 12, 2024 In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus gets to the crux of his teachings: the living bread that he gives is his flesh and blood for the life of the
Musings and Messages: August 11, 2024 Published on August 5, 2024 As we continue our walk through the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, those who hear Jesus’ message are somewhat baffled. They know him as
Musings and Messages: August 4, 2024 Published on July 29, 2024 During the month of August, the liturgical cycle shifts to readings from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, the Bread of Life discourse. In light
Musings and Messages: July 14, 2024 Published on July 8, 2024 In this early part of the summer season, we are reminded in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians that we were “destined for adoption, have redemption
Musings and Messages: July 7, 2024 Published on July 1, 2024 One of the first sayings I learned at the seminary was from Sr. Mary Finn, HVM, who said, “Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.” Today’s responsorial
Musings and Messages: June 30, 2024 Published on June 24, 2024 The opening line of today’s first reading is important: “God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living.” Death
Musings and Messages: June 23, 2024 June 17, 2024 One of my dogs, Phoebe, has a terrible time with storms. She pants and becomes terrified. Nothing calms her down. Her mother, Lydia, on the other
Musings and Messages: June 16, 2024 Published on June 10, 2024 Today’s Gospel passage comes from the beginning of Mark’s account of Jesus’ ministry and relates how Jesus spoke to the people in parables.