Monthly Archives: September 2014

Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Psalm 88:2-8;Luke 9:51-56 He resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem. (Luke 9:51) The young teacher dragged herself into the faculty lounge one day. To no one in particular, … Continue reading →

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14;Psalm 138:1-5;John 1:47-51 Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels I praise your name for your fidelity and love. (Psalm 138:2) Have you ever thought about what it’s like to praise God with all of his angels? We know … Continue reading →

Ezekiel 18:25-28; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14;Philippians 2:1-11;Matthew 21:28-32 Regard others as more important than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3) We live in a world that urges us to think in modules. We have a module for church and prayer. We have a … Continue reading →

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11;Psalm 144:1-4; Luke 9:18-22 Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs What advantage has the worker from his toil? (Ecclesiastes 3:9) If today’s reading were some kind of riddle, the answer would probably be “a funeral.” This passage from Ecclesiastes focuses … Continue reading →

25th Week in Ordinary Time All things are vanity! (Ecclesiastes 1:2) Wait a minute! Aren’t the Scriptures supposed to be encouraging and joyful? After reading Qoheleth’s complaints, you may be wondering how the Book of Ecclesiastes even ended up included … Continue reading →

Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13;Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44; Luke 8:19-21 Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Like a stream is the king’s heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases him, he directs it. (Proverbs 21:1) The Grand Canyon … Continue reading →

25th Week in Ordinary Time Proverbs 3:27-34;Psalm 15:2-5; Luke 8:16-18 The dwelling of the just he blesses. (Proverbs 3:33) When he turned fifty, folk-music legend Bob Dylan was asked by Rolling Stone magazine if he was happy. He replied, “These … Continue reading →

Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18;Philippians 1:20-24, 27;Matthew 20:1-16 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) Paul speaks today about his desire to bring glory to Jesus by the … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 15:12-20;Psalm 17:1, 6-8, 15; Luke 8:1-3 Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (1 Corinthians 15:20) A well-known pastor once delivered a sermon on death. … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 15:1-11;Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 28; Luke 7:36-50 By the grace of God I am what I am. (1 Corinthians 15:10) Have you ever been at a party or social gathering where you felt way out of your element? Perhaps … Continue reading →