Monthly Archives: May 2015

Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Psalm 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20 The Most Holy Trinity I am with you always. (Matthew 28:20) What do these four images have in common: 1) water, ice, and steam; 2) three keys on … Continue reading →

Sirach 44:1, 9-13; Psalm 149:1-6, 9 Mark 11:11-26 My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. (Mark 11:17) We sometimes read this incident as Jesus’ lashing out at greed and commercialism. This line of thinking may … Continue reading →

Sirach 35:1-12; Psalm 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mark 10:28-31 Saint Philip Neri, Priest The last will be first. (Mark 10:31) A bit of context can help us here. Jesus had just said that it was easier for a camel to go … Continue reading →

Sirach 17:20-24; Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7 Mark 10:17-27 Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church Come, follow me. (Mark 10:21) If you were ever called to the principal’s office when you were a child, it was probably either … Continue reading →

Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Pentecost Sunday The doors were locked. (John 20:19) Fear can be such a crippling emotion! Think of how many dreams were never realized because someone was afraid … Continue reading →

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11 John 17:20-26 Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs … that they may all be one. (John 17:21) Is it possible, Lord? You prayed that your people would be one in the same … Continue reading →

Acts 19:1-8; Psalm 68:2-7; John 16:29-33 Saint John I, Pope and Martyr Do you believe now? (John 16:31) Toddlers and teenagers seem to “know” everything, don’t they? “I know how to swim,” declares the three-year-old. “Be careful.” “I know, Mom,” … Continue reading →

Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9; Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20 7th Sunday of Easter or The Ascension of the Lord In a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:5) Doesn’t it strike you as odd that … Continue reading →

Acts 18:9-18 Psalm 47:2-7; John 16:20-23 Saint Isidore They all seized Sosthenes, the synagogue official, and beat him in full view of the tribunal. (Acts 18:17) Were the Jews in this story looking for a scapegoat for their troubles? It … Continue reading →

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Psalm 113:1-8; John 15:9-17 The Ascension of the Lord or Saint Matthias, Apostle You, Lord, who know the hearts of all … (Acts 1:24) Have you ever anguished over an important decision, wanting to follow God but … Continue reading →