6th Sunday C '19 - Trust

Jesus teaches the Beatitudes, which invite us to discern what and who we trust. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2Iip3hk Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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5th Sunday C '19 - In The Boat

As St. Peter pulls in the miraculous catch of fish, he recognizes who has entered his boat. Do we allow the Lord to enter our boats? Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2RRPVE5 Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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4th Sunday C '19 - Love

St. Paul reminds the Corinthians of a more excellent way to live the Christian life than arguing about which charisms are the best. Do we know that love is a choice? Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2G5S0Lg Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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3rd Sunday C '19 - Certianty

St. Luke records the Gospel for Theophilus, so that he would have certainty in the teachings he has received. Do we receive them as we ought? Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2UnJ7jx Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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2nd Sunday OT C '19 - Do Whatever He Says

Jesus asks for ordinary water, almost 180 gallons, to be brought. What He does is extraordinary. The Blessed Mother encouraged the servers, and us, to do whatever He asks. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2TZHDeY Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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Baptism of The Lord Sunday C '19 - Baptism

The Lord is baptized, and transforms the waters of the world to cleanse us of sin. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2SQbeqW Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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Epiphany C '19 - Offering

The wise men brought their offerings to the Christ Child, offerings that had both practical and theological use. What do we offer? Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2AvNmlE Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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Christmas Midnight '18 - More Than a Story

Merry Christmas. As we hear the Christmas story, we are reminded that it is so much more than a story. http://bit.ly/2GEtFgG Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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4th Sunday Advent C '18 - Recognize

As St. Elizabeth recognizes Jesus Christ in the womb of His mother Mary, she can intercede for us to recognize Him. Readings are found at http://bit.ly/2Ag0yL0 Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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3rd Sunday Advent C '19 - Normal

John the Baptist is asked how the people should prepare - and his answer is pretty basic - do the normal things, the moral things. St. Joseph is a great model of that. Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2rEwxjC Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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2nd Sunday Advent c '18 - Prepare the Way

We are invited to prepare the way for the Lord. John the Baptist assists us. Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2QubldR Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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Immaculate Conception C '18 - Foreshadow

The Blessed Virgin Mary foreshadows the conception and destiny of the Church. Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2QubldR Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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1st Sunday C '18 - Hearts Prepared

We are called to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, who comes in history, mystery, and majesty. Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2QubldR Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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Christ King of the Universe B '18 - King

As we celebrate Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, are we willing to claim Christ as our king? Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2DU2Y5J Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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Thanksiving '18 - NAP

On this thanksgiving day, we are asked to give thanks to the Lord. Perhaps we should start with a NAP! Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2S40X9Z Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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33rd Sunday B '18 - Amen

Giving at the Fall Retreat, does our "amen" mean and end, or something else? Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2RLF4Mp Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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Memento mori

Some time ago, I read a story about a doctor’s conversation with a patient with terminal cancer. The patient was expressing fear of dying, mainly because of the fear of the unknown. At that moment, there was a commotion at the door, as the sound of clawing and yelping was heard. A split second later, a dog burst in, bounding into the doctor’s office and with as much enthusiasm as a dog can display, ran up to her master, the doctor, and pounced. As he knew the patient not only from his work but saw him at the same church, the doctor took the moment to demonstrate the lesson. “You notice how impatient my dog was to get here?” the doctor asked. He continued, “My dog has never been in here. In fact, she has never been here before. She did not know what waited for him on the other side of the door, but she heard my voice. She knew that I was in here. She knew the voice of his master, she knew the love of her master, and she had no fear. She just wanted to be with me.” The doctor paused, choking back his tears, realizing the power of that moment for both his patient and himself, “I imagine death is like that. We don’t know what’s on the other side, but we hear the voice of our master, and we should want to be with Him so much that we have no fear.” The patient wiping away tears of relief, was moved by the example to silent pondering. This month, at least in the Catholic Church, we remember all who have died. It gives us a pause to remember those who have passed with fondness, and to pray for them. But it is also a chance for us to remember that we, too are going to die. This can bring us tremendous fear, or it can bring us tremendous peace. Like the doctor and his dog, if we know the voice of the Lord and listen to that voice, we have nothing to fear, and while we do not hasten to see Him before He calls us, we also do no fear that day. This is the true meaning of the phrase, “Memento mori” - Remember death. We call to mind that we are gong to die, and we make decisions based on that eternal perspective. While it is a sobering thought, it is also tremendously freeing. St. John tells us in his first letter that we are God’s children now, and that the world does not know this because they do not know Him. But St. John continues that what we are to be is yet to be revealed, and when it is, we shall be like God for we shall see Him as He is. We hear the voice of the Master, we don’t know what waits, but we know Who waits for us, and that He waits as a loving Father, ready to embrace us as beloved children and something more, something beyond our wildest imaginations. So we remember death, but also remember that death is conquered by Christ. We have nothing to fear.

32nd Sunday B '18 - Two Cents

Jesus praises a widow for her gift of faith. How do we give? Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2RLF4Mp Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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31st Sunday B '18 - Love

The Great Commandments tell us to love God and our neighbor, but what is love? Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2AKHQMv Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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All Saints '18 - Children

The saints recognize that they are children of God and live out that relationship. Readings are found at https://ift.tt/2PAoMbP Give feedback at https://goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2
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