Monthly Archives: February 2012

Jonah 3:1-10;Psalm 51:3-4,12-13,18-19; Luke 11:29-32 “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time.” (Jonah 3:1) Jonah wasn’t about to make the same mistake twice. After all, spend­ing a few nights in a fish’s gut can be very … Continue reading →

Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 34:5-7,16-19;Matthew 6:7-15   “If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.” (Matthew 6:15) Someone causes you to be late for an important meeting. Someone accidentally dents your car while you are stopped … Continue reading →

Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18; Psalm 19:8-10,15;Matthew 25:31-46 “Inherit the kingdom pre­pared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) The sheep are puzzled. “What did we do to deserve such a won­derful thing as the kingdom?” they ask. “When did we ever see you hun­gry, thirsty, … Continue reading →

  R.C.I.A.       The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. Sacred Heart currently has four adult catechumens and … Continue reading →

Genesis 9:8-15; Psalm 25:4-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 “It is … an appeal to God for a clear conscience.” (1 Peter 3:21) While St. Peter is describing the Sacrament of Baptism here, he could just as easily be talking … Continue reading →

Isaiah 58:1-9;Psalm 51:3-6,18-19; Matthew 9:14-15 “Why do we fast, and you do not see it?” (Isaiah 58:3) Well-known film director Woody Allen once quipped that 90 percent of success is just showing up. Well, if that’s the case, then the … Continue reading →

“If anyone wishest to come after me … ” (Luke 9:23) Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1:1-4,6;Luke 9:22-25 Don’t you find it amazing that Jesus Christ, the all-holy Son of God, would give us, mere mortals, a choice? He won’t force us … Continue reading →

Psalm 51:3-6,12-14,17; 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:2; Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Ash Wednesday Let the bridegroom quit his room, and the bride her chamber. (Joel 2:16) This is quite a striking image for the beginning of Lent! What could be so important? Why would … Continue reading →

James 4:1-10;Psalm 55:7-11,23; Mark 9:30-37 “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) Today is Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Shrove is the past tense of the verb, … Continue reading →

James 3:13-18; Psalm 19:8-10,15;Mark 9:14-29 “I do believe, help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24) This story of the healing of an epileptic demoniac is more than a story of a father trying to help his son. It’s a story about Jesus … Continue reading →