The Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 All human beings suffer. No one escapes. Suffering is part of the human condition. What is at the heart of your suffering? Yes, at the heart. … Continue reading →

The Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30 John Veltri was a Jesuit spiritual director. He was assigned to me many years ago when on retreat in Guelph, Ontario. I was taken aback at … Continue reading →

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 →