One of the interesting things about the Gospels is that when Jesus is asked a question, he hardly ever responds with a direct answer. Often, he will respond with...[read more]
Jesus’ words about division in today’s Gospel almost seem out of place. Jesus is the same person who has told us to “love our enemies” and “pray for those...[read more]
“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” These words, taken from today’s Second Reading, form my favorite definition of what it means...[read more]
Growing up, our Pastor at my parish back home was fond of reminding us in his homilies that “there is no U-Haul that follows the hearse to the cemetery.”...[read more]
As a kid, I used to always love to walk through the toy aisles whenever my parents took us shopping. Occasionally they would let us buy something, but more...[read more]
I am sure that many of us have felt the effects of “busyness” in our daily lives. Always running from one task to the next, feeling like nothing is...[read more]
This weekend’s Gospel is certainly not for the faint of heart! It begins with Jesus “setting his face” to go to Jerusalem, beginning the journey towards his passion, death, and...[read more]
This weekend, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as the Feast of Corpus Christi. This celebration is held to honour...[read more]
There are two powerful symbols used to describe the presence of the Holy Spirit in today’s First Reading. The Spirit is described as a strong driving wind, and as...[read more]
“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” These words from our first reading today remind us of...[read more]
