Jesus leads the Apostles Peter James and John up the mountain to encounter Him as He really is. He desires to reveal Himself to each of us, and it is only in encountering Him that we can become true disciples. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022518.cfm Give feed back at https://goo.gl/forms/PvHVPmhjjLcJOX3D2
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Monday, February 26, 2018
2nd Sunday Lent B '18 - Keep the Consolation
Monday, February 19, 2018
1st Sunday Lent B '18 - Keep the Covenant
Jesus enters the desert to be tested, and because He understands His mission, remains faithful. By His faithfulness, He has entered us into the New Covenant. Because of this, we are called to know, love, and serve God, but how? This takes discernment to stay in the covenant! Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021818.cfm Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/UIVErJpPz9nejPAz1
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Friday, February 16, 2018
Ash Wednesday '18 - God's Gift
This Lenten, are we allowing the Lord to give us what He wants? Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021418.cfm Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/sLadxCCqs0vxLpdF2
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
Lent
St. John Vianney (1786-1859, Ars, France) was a man sought far and wide for his wisdom and spiritual counsel. He spent countless hours in the confessional, hearing thousands of confessions every year. His homilies and guidance were always in his own down-to-earth style. One day, a woman of obvious means came to him and asked a simple question, "What must I do to reduce [lose weight]?" He looked her up and down, noting her fine jewelry and clothing, and her girth, and replied, "About three Lents." It was not well received, to say the least. She was perhaps looking for an easy answer, his response gave none. He read her soul and found that her size was due to a spiritual malady - perhaps greed, gluttony, or sloth - that could only be cured by entering into a penitential season such as Lent.
The danger is that we too often approach Lent with the opposite attitude. We might be tempted to see it as a period of self-improvement. Looking at the number on the scale or noticing the tightness of our clothing, we might decide that this Lent is a great time to diet. We might be tempted, as we look around, to see the people who might benefit from our charity, and so we create a program for giving. We might be aware of a little addiction (chocolate or candy, pop, TV, etc), and decide Lent is a good time to face that. As good-hearted as these kinds of things are, however, they are not Lent. These things can turn Lent into a self-improvement project.
Lent, which we are entering this week, is about seeking God and His will. We ought to always seek to eliminate from our lives the things that distract us from God and those things to which we are 'inordinately attached' - those things that take too much of our time and attention compared to their eternal value. Lent is about allowing God's grace to transform us, not about our improving ourselves. While it might be true that we see the same effects, we enter Lent to fast, not to diet. We seek to give alms, not to seek reward for charitable giving. We seek the Lord in prayer, not just of self-reflection. We might not need to enter Lent for the same reason as the woman that St. John Vianney encountered, but we need Lent. Let's enter it well, seeking the Lord and His grace, so that as we gather to celebrate Christ's resurrection, we may do so with hearts set free.
Monday, February 12, 2018
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| Posted: 11 Feb 2018 10:29 AM PST Do we come to Jesus with faith that He can heal us? Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021118.cfm Please give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/Hl9xjfUfBiJjm2Ri2  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, February 5, 2018
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| 5th Sunday B '18 - Why and How Posted: 04 Feb 2018 11:08 AM PST Job struggles to understand his suffering, and when he experiences the Lord, he is able to make sense of it. The sick of Capernaum are also suffering, and the Lord heals some, but presumably not all - why. And then Jesus leaves them. In understanding the why, we might endure the how, or understand the mission. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/020418.cfm Please help us by filling out this survey: https://goo.gl/forms/hfegyodXa40d9GxC2  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, January 29, 2018
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| 4th Sunday B '18 - Listen and Love Posted: 28 Jan 2018 11:11 AM PST The people of Israel did not want to hear the voice of God, and so He promised that He would send a prophet who would speak to them and tell them His word and will. He gives the law in love. But He sends Jesus, but do we hear Him yet? Have we asked to hear Him? Do we recognize His love of us? Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012818.cfm.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, January 22, 2018
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| 3rd Sunday B '18 - Abadnoned and Transformed Posted: 21 Jan 2018 11:06 AM PST Christ's call to us is an appointed time in which we are invited to abandon the boats, nets, family, and work that keep us from following. Like Jonah, Peter, Andrew, James and John, we are called let God transform these things to proclaim the Good News. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012118.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, January 15, 2018
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2018 11:09 AM PST John the Baptist points out Jesus. Andrew brings his brother, and they experience Jesus. We, too, are asked what we seek, and invited to experience Jesus. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011418.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, January 8, 2018
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| Posted: 07 Jan 2018 03:56 PM PST A little Reflection on Epiphany. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010718.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018
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| Mother of God '18 - God Bearer Posted: 01 Jan 2018 11:40 AM PST Mary is the Mother of God, and she longs to bring us to Christ, and Christ to us. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010118.cfm.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, January 1, 2018
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| Holy Family '17 - God Keeps His Promises Posted: 31 Dec 2017 10:45 AM PST Simeon and Anna give us an example of faithful and active waiting for the Lord. They remind us God keeps His promises. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123117.cfm The mentioned test is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX_oy9614HQ  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
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| Christmas Day '17 - Silence and Faith Posted: 25 Dec 2017 11:54 AM PST The Homily from Christmas Day. Readings are found at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122517-day.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Christmas Midnight '17 - Silence and Faith Posted: 25 Dec 2017 11:48 AM PST Homily of the Mass at Midnight. Give ourselves a gift of silence and faith. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122517-midnight.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, December 25, 2017
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| 4th Sunday Advent '17 - Yearn and Yield Posted: 24 Dec 2017 10:20 AM PST The Virgin Mary models perfectly how we should prepare this Advent, as she demonstrates both her yearning for the Lord and yielding to His will. Readings are found at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122417.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, December 18, 2017
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| 3rd Sunday Advent '17 - Adore and Acknowledge Posted: 17 Dec 2017 10:08 AM PST Like John the Baptist and the Blessed Mother, we have a relationship, identity, and mission from God, and fulfilling that mission gives joy. We discover our mission in prayer, especially adoration. But He works in our life yet - and when we acknowledge that we grow in joy. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121717.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, December 11, 2017
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| 2nd Sunday Advent '17 - Repent Posted: 10 Dec 2017 10:33 AM PST We prepare our hearts by repentance and reconciliation. This is truly good news. Do we believe it? Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121017.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Saturday, December 9, 2017
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| Immaculate Conception '17 - Saved from Poison Posted: 08 Dec 2017 07:38 AM PST Recorded during the John Ireland School Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Mary needed a Savior to save her from the poison of sin, too, but a singular act of grace, God preserved her from the first moment of her conception, so she becomes the model for us o live our baptisms. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120817.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, December 4, 2017
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| 1st Sunday Advent '17 - Prepare Posted: 03 Dec 2017 10:41 AM PST As we begin Advent, we are asked to watch and prepare. How does Christ come to us? Readings can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120317.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Monday, November 27, 2017
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| Chirst the King '17 - Working for the King Posted: 26 Nov 2017 03:12 PM PST A brief reflection (in the absence of giving a homily this weekend) on the readings http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112617.cfm for the Feast of Christ the King.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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Friday, November 24, 2017
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| Thanksgiving '17 - Everyday Eucharist Posted: 23 Nov 2017 08:09 AM PST As Catholics, we are invited to give thanks everyday. The challenge is that we too readily fail to recognize God's blessings. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112317-thanksgiving.cfm  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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