Today is laetare Sunday; the halfway point in our Lenten journey. The Gospel passage from John contains the familiar John 3:16 verse which many
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Today’s Gospel is one of my favorite passages in the scriptures because it shows Jesus going “Dirty Harry” on the money changers. This is an
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
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
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