The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 9:13-18b; Psalm 90; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33 Paul’s letter to Philemon is intimate, personal and complicated. Philemon is a Christian who heard and accepted the gospel message through Paul. And now Philemon’s … Continue reading →

The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14 As Jesus gives instructions on where dinner guests might consider sitting at table or who should be included on an invitation list … Continue reading →

The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30 “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” The questioner presumes much, do they not? Why do we diminish the vastness of God’s graciousness and … Continue reading →

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; Psalm 45; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 Have you found yourself watching and listening to less news or have you stopped watching all together? Many people … Continue reading →