Most of us have probably been around children enough to know that they take anything that is said to them quite literally. It is only as we grow older...[read more]
“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” These words from Jesus...[read more]
“You open your hand to feed us, Lord: you satisfy all our needs.” The words of our Psalm response today certainly ring true in this Sunday’s Gospel! Jesus shows...[read more]
In our readings this weekend, there is a stark contrast between the image of Jesus as shepherd in the Gospel, and the shepherds that Jeremiah is criticizing in today’s...[read more]
I would imagine that most of us tend to be pretty self-sufficient when we take a road trip. We ensure that everything is packed for the journey, that all...[read more]
This week, I came to the realization that it has been 10 years since I moved away from New Mexico to start my formation for the Priesthood. Every time...[read more]
“Do not fear, only believe.” “Your faith has made you well.” These two phrases, spoken by Jesus in today’s Gospel, remind us of the importance of faith and belief...[read more]
As part of our common prayer together, Fr. Leo, Fr. Jim, and I usually spend a bit of time each week reading and reflecting on the Gospel for the...[read more]
There’s something intriguing about the Parables that Jesus uses to teach his followers about the Kingdom of God. On the surface, they describe circumstances, events, and realities that the...[read more]
Each year, as the Church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi, we are given a chance to reflect on the nature of the Eucharist, and it’s importance in our...[read more]