One of the lessons that my parents taught me growing up was “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In essence, don’t be too quick to judge based on...[read more]
Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Today, we celebrate the fact that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul...[read more]
“Lord to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.” These words from Peter at the end of today’s Gospel have been on my mind a...[read more]
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]
