The Second Sunday of Lent The second in a Lenten series on the encyclical, Laudato Si’ of Pope Francis. Jesus said, “Look up and see the fields ripe for the harvest” [John 4:35]. “Look at the birds in the sky…they … Continue reading →

The First Sunday of Lent The first in a Lenten series on the encyclical, Laudato Si’ of Pope Francis. “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” Words that remind us of our mortality and encourage us … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday Joel 2: 12-18; Psalm 51; 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:20; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Happy Valentine’s Day! A day of roses, sweets, and words of love. Ash Wednesday has no greeting or sweets and flowers. It is a solemn day of … Continue reading →

The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; Psalm 32; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45 The celebration of all the Sacraments involve physical touch: the laying on of hands, a holy kiss, aniontings, the signing of the cross on … Continue reading →

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39 “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” On Monday, the furry red Muppet Elmo took to social media and asked a … Continue reading →