The Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time Numbers 11:25-29; Psalm 19; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 The Declaration of Independence guarantees the right to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The ‘pursuit of happiness’ is a product of rational … Continue reading →

The Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; Psalm 54; James 3:16 – 4:3; Mark 9:30-37 “To those who carried out this attack, as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this: We will not forgive. We will … Continue reading →

The Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 50:4c-9a; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35 People talk about others. They talk about you and me. People make presumptions and judgements based on…on what. They don’t’ really care about people or the … Continue reading →

The Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 What was it like for Ludwig van Beethoven to compose and conduct his Ninth Symphony after he had become deaf? To never have heard the great … Continue reading →