Friday in the Seventeenth Week of Ordinary Time Today is the celebration of Blessed Peter Faber, SJ, one of the early Jesuits. Peter Faber was, in fact, the first of the "Friends" to be ordained. Blessed Peter Faber had a ...

Today's readings indicate a very simple and recurring message that can be summed up in two words: trust and grace. The concepts of trust and grace are two of my favorites along with faith, hope, and love. While the words ...

Today's reading both inspired and challenged me. I take great comfort in trust I have in the very real presence of Jesus Christ in my life. There is no doubt in my mind or heart, that He accompanies me every day of my life. ...

The readings for today really challenged me to do some uncomfortable self-reflection. The first few times I read the first reading, I felt indicted. A sense of accusation for my shortcomings and the need to ask for ...

Our first two readings for today emphasize our need for obedience to our parents and "masters" as well as believing in the faithfulness of our Lord. The gospel warns us that there will be wailing and the gnashing of teeth ...

The readings today elicit several responses from me. The Book of Revelation intimidates me, mostly because I feel uneasy about the apocalyptic interpretations. Yet, as I read these excerpts for today, I could sense the ...

As we approach closer to Christmas, the readings for today are, indeed, joyous ones. The responsorial psalm is replete with expressions of joy and celebration. The first reading and the gospel present some other themes as ...

Today is the Memorial of the Guardian Angels. While I frequently pray to my guardian angel and many others' guardian angels, I did not realize we had a celebration of a special day. I love the concept of having an angel ...

|Our readings today focus us on faith.  In the gospel the Apostles plead for their faith to be increased.  How often do we echo a similar plea?  Many times, we reach out, asking for more faith, but is it faith we want or ...

Some readings seem to reach out and immediately touch my heart.  However, at first reading, today's scripture confused me.  The first reading seemed overwhelming, the gospel seemed too short – what else happened or was ...