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Sunday November 24th: The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
As we come to the end of our Liturgical Year, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. We are reminded of the mercy and forgiveness of Our Lord as despite this incredibly barbaric act against Him, Jesus still forgives those who play a role in the carrying out… | Continue reading..
Sunday November 17th: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s readings we hear an important message of remaining steadfast in our faithfulness to The Lord. Malachi speaks of “healing rays” that will arise for God’s faithful. St. Paul reminds us of the need to continue our work of building God’s Kingdom in his second letter to the Thessalonians. In the Gospel, Jesus warns… | Continue reading..
Sunday November 10th: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s readings we see a stark contrast between the first reading from 2 Maccabees and the Gospel of Luke in the example of two sets of seven brothers. In Luke’s Gospel chapter 20:27-38, the Sadducees give Jesus a hypothetical in an attempt to trap Him into answering an impossible question, “whose wife will… | Continue reading..
Sunday November 3rd: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel from Luke 19:1-10 we hear the story of Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector who, wanting to get a better view of Jesus, climbs a sycamore tree to see over the crowd. Upon seeing him, Jesus calls, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly for today I must stay at your house.” The crowds were… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 27th: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s readings there is a common theme about how Our Lord hears all who follow Him willingly and with humility. “The one who serves God willingly is heard”, as heard in the First Reading. (SIR 35:12-14, 16-18) In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus say, “for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 20th: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel from Luke 18:1-8, we are reminded of the need to pray to God always, “without becoming weary”. Jesus tells the disciples a parable about a judge who “neither feared God nor respected any human being.” After some pestering by a widow asking for a “just decision”, the judge finally relented. Jesus… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 13th: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s readings we have examples of two individuals who after receiving God’s tremendous grace through physical healing, praised and glorified Him in return. Though God needs nothing from us, as exhibited by Elisha in his response to Naaman with the words, “As the LORD lives whom I serve, I will not take it”,… | Continue reading..
Sunday October 6th: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Gospel from Luke 17:5-10 begins with Jesus teaching the disciples a lesson on faith. They ask Jesus to “Increase” their faith. Jesus tells of the power of faith the size of a mustard seed. He is teaching us that if we simply have faith, true and honest faith in our Lord, we have… | Continue reading..
Sunday September 29th: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
What a chilling account today’s Gospel from Luke 16:19-31 gives of two men, one rich and lavishing in all the rewards the world can offer and another, Lazarus, who endured tremendous suffering throughout his life. As you read this, do not be fooled by Jesus’ use of a Rich Man as the one who… | Continue reading..
Sunday September 22nd: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s Gospel from Luke 16:1-13 is a bit perplexing as Jesus tells the story of a Rich Man and a Steward who was “squandering his property”. Upon hearing of this, the Rich Man asks for an accounting of the Stewards dealings so that he can be dismissed from his duty. The Steward thinks quickly… | Continue reading..
