Our readings today remind us that we have a moral obligation to correct blatant wrongdoing whenever it presents itself in our families, in the workplace, or in society. Our...[read more]
Last week, our Gospel ended on a very positive tone, as Jesus praised Peter for his confession of faith. This week, the tone very quickly changes. Jesus, immediately after...[read more]
Who do people say that I am? Who do you say that I am?” These questions form the central theme of today’s Gospel passage. While we can easily see...[read more]
Have you ever had an experience in your life where you have become profoundly aware of the presence of God? Perhaps it took place on a retreat,...[read more]
There is something profound about Solomon’s prayer for wisdom in today’s First Reading. It shows the desire that Solomon has to be a good leader and servant to the...[read more]
One of the big struggles often faced by people of faith is the problem of injustice in the world. If God is all-loving and all powerful, then why does...[read more]
Listening to the Parable of the Sower as a child, I used to always wonder why the sower wasn’t more careful when scattering the seed on his fields. If...[read more]
It’s often said that children have a unique way of viewing the world. I’m reminded of that fact every time I have a chance to visit my niece and...[read more]
Our readings this weekend focus on our call to self-sacrifice: to take up our cross and follow Jesus, ensuring that we love him with all our heart, soul, mind,...[read more]
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said in his inaugural address that “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” His words were addressed to a people...[read more]
