Sunday Reflection

From water to wine to blood

Jan 14, 2016

Two weeks ago, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany. In the Roman rite of the Catholic Church, we emphasize the visit of the three wise men.
The Baptism of the Lord: Our Humanity Made Holy

Jan 08, 2016

This week we end the Christmas Season with the second Epiphany of the Lord, His Baptism in the Jordan by John the Baptist.
The Open Family

Dec 22, 2015

As I was driving to Des Moines, Iowa, to give a workshop, the voice on radio let me know that I was heading for what was, at that moment, the most famous town on earth — the place where Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey had just become the parents of seven children.
Fourth Sunday of Advent: The visitation

Dec 17, 2015

As our world is bursting with excitement these last days before Christmas, the Church presents us with two expectant mothers, bursting with the excitement of their pregnancies.
Third sunday of Advent: What should we do?

Dec 11, 2015

This Sunday’s Gospel once more presents John the Baptist. John the Baptist has a particular place of honour in our tradition.
Second Sunday of Advent: Preparing for the Lord

Dec 04, 2015

I think that most of us are in the middle of Christmas preparations. We are trying to get cards out and gifts bought and wrapped.
First Sunday of Advent: Waiting

Nov 26, 2015

This year Advent begins with two very positive readings, followed by a stern warning. The first reading is from the prophet Jeremiah.
The Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe: The Testifier to the Truth

Nov 20, 2015

A few years ago, I attended the YMCA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in Clearwater and was electrified by the speech given by the Keynote Speaker, Retired Lt General Gary H. Mears. General Mears spoke of the need to restore truth to our society.
Thirty-third Sunday in ordinary time: The wise shall shine brightly

Nov 13, 2015

Alittle over two weeks ago, people went around trying their best to frighten other people.
Thirty-second sunday in ordinary time: Trusting in God

Nov 06, 2015

In the first reading today and in the Gospel reading, we meet two widows who are similar.