The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kings 4:8-11; Psalm 89; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 A room, a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp. A place to be. A place to rest and eat. A place to … Continue reading →

The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Roman 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 I cannot begin to imagine the terror and fear experienced by the five men when they realized the OceanGate submersible was going to implode. Helpless as … Continue reading →

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Exodus 19:2-6a; Psalm 100; Roman 5:6-11; Matthew 9:36 – 10:8 Franciszek Gajowniczek. I expect not a household name to you. Gajowniczek was a Polish army sergeant who was captured during the 1939 invasion of … Continue reading →

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 A question. To what or whom are the Ministers of Communion referring to when they say to you, “The … Continue reading →