The Catholic spiritual tradition has long included the practice of the examination of conscience. This exercise has traditionally included two questions: What did I do wrong and how have I […]
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On this Stewardship Sunday we are invited to renew our commitment to being good stewards of what has been entrusted to us by God. The stewardship way of life acknowledges […]
Early November marks the autumn midway point between summer and winter. The life of summer gradually yields to the death of winter. For the Church, this is the month that […]
Most of us have people in our lives that we just do not like. There are people that annoy us, offend us, frighten us, upset us, make us uncomfortable. People […]
It’s a definite setup. The religious authorities ask a seemingly simple question to Jesus, inquiring if it is lawful to pay taxes to Caesar (Matthew 22:15-21). Jesus could be in […]
A lamp without a light bulb cannot function. A flashlight without batteries is useless. It is not possible to swim in a swimming pool without water. A dinner without food […]
A fine chef uses the best ingredients in order to create a delicious dish. A good house builder takes time with the plans, hiring the workers and selecting quality materials […]
Which is better, to say no to something and change your mind, or to say yes to something and then not do it? In the Gospel, Jesus tells a story […]
It seems there is no end these days to the horrific images of terror and violence broadcast to our TV sets, streaming on the internet and filling the pages of newspapers […]
Mark, age 24, was shot in the chest by gunmen who had the wrong address. After 40 agonizing days in the hospital, he suddenly developed an infection and his family […]