We may remember as children when we asked a complicated religious question we were simply told, “It’s a mystery.” The biggest mystery of all was the Holy Trinity, one God, […]
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Every so often the question is posed, “What will be the next big thing?” The big thing usually refers to a world changing discovery or invention, like the polio vaccine, […]
Being in the presence of another person is a powerful experience. If we are in the presence of someone we love it is wonderful and nourishing. Being in the presence […]
How beautiful are the sounds of church bells. From high atop a tower that is their home, they proclaim tidings of great importance. In some places, they faithfully announce the […]
There was a priest who gave exactly the same homily three weeks in a row. The first time the parishioners commented how much they liked it. The second time, although […]
A basic need of the human person is to feel safe. In a world filled with reports of terrorist attacks and violent crime, feeling safe is increasingly difficult. We long […]
Disappointment is in the air. The disciples of Jesus had been fishing all night and caught nothing. In the midst of their disappointment, some amazing things happened. They saw a […]
Photo: Pope Francis says Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church near Rome In the Gospel, Thomas gets a bum rap. We all know the story. Thomas is away and […]
In our ministry as priests we have found that some of the most gentle and tender moments in people’s lives happen around the death of a loved one. Having celebrated […]
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. This is the week that recalls the events of Jesus’ life that led to our salvation, reaching its culmination with the celebration […]