"Now bless the God of all Who has done wonderful things on earth." This verse sets the tone for the eucharistic celebration here on the Creighton campus this Thanksgiving Day.||In the second reading we hear Paul giving ...

Uncertainties of the 'end time'; praise and thanksgiving to a faithful God who brings justice and equity.|My friend, Cathy, died last week after struggling with cancer for over nine years. When we first heard of her cancer, ...

A Christmas Prayer | | Age after age, our people have waited so long. The dreamless nights. The hard climb. Our weary hearts. Our feet are sore. The disappointments have been mounting for quite some time. Eyes cast ...

In my busy-ness these days, it is so easy to lose sight of the "bigger picture" of salvation the readings today remind me of. I find my mind and energy scattered by the many, daily "to-do's" I accumulate for myself at home ...

I had a dear, very Irish friend who referred to the "Communion of Saints" every so often, particularly when I would call her on the phone after a long hiatus; it was a unique experience to hear her say something like "the ...

I feel very fortunate to have been chosen to write a daily reflection for this day, "All Souls Day." Recently, my wife's aunt passed away from a sudden heart attack. She was only 59. Although she had been having complications ...

Today's readings speak to me about service, giving of oneself to others for the greater glory of God. Moses serves his people by listening to God's voice and then following His instructions in building a Dwelling for the ...

Paul writes a very loving letter for our hearing today in the Roman Catholic liturgy of the Eucharist. Paul seems to have several personalities which are revealed in his various letters to differing communities. Sometimes ...

"I have sought you with all my heart, do not let me stray from your commands (Psalm 119:10)."||When it comes to scripture, many Christians throughout history have claimed to have a favorite psalm. Which one of the one ...

In both readings we hear of the rewards of faithfulness and persistence. In the first reading, those who speak the truth about the faith are to receive the reward of hospitable hosts. The hosts themselves receive a letter ...