Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Do whatever he tells you.” Jn: 2:5   There are many jokes told about this famous Gospel account of Jesus turning water into wine. Here’s one of them: A priest ...

The Baptism of the Lord

“And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’” Lk. 3:22   What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through ...

Good times aren’t ahead for US church

Article posted in the National Catholic Reporter. Click the link below to view: https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/distinctly-catholic/good-times-arent-ahead-us-church

Epiphany of the Lord

“We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” Mt. 2:2   What a challenging story. Unfortunately, we’ve heard it so many times, acted it ...

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

“The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem, and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in a manger.” Lk. 2:16   May the Force be with you! The latest ...

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

“Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.” Lk: 2:48   What parent can’t identify with this ...