We often think of the Good Samaritan as an example of caring for the poor, the homeless, and those in need—and certainly he is. Our Lord concludes the parable by telling us, “Go, and do thou in like manner.” But … Continue reading →
At first hearing, today’s Gospel can sound troubling. Jesus seems unusually harsh toward a suffering woman who comes begging Him to heal her daughter. He initially remains silent. He tells her that He was sent to the lost sheep of … Continue reading →
St. Lawrence and the Chalice of Our Lord Today the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr. As a deacon of the Church of Rome, Lawrence was entrusted with the material treasures of the Church. According to the … Continue reading →
Ephpheta — Be Opened 11th Sunday After Pentecost — 2026 Today the Church presents us with an extraordinary account of our Lord healing a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking. It is a story that, for obvious reasons, … Continue reading →
When the Storm Comes, Keep Your Eyes on Jesus Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A We often think of the prophets as strong, fearless men—men who stood boldly before kings and nations and never seemed afraid. But that … Continue reading →
The Miracle That Points to the Eucharist Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A Today’s Gospel recounts one of the best-known miracles of Jesus: the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. More than five thousand people are fed with … Continue reading →
“Living as Children of God: The Holy Spirit and Our Baptismal Calling.” Today’s Epistle reminds us that the Christian life is not something we can live by our own strength. From beginning to end, it is the work of God’s … Continue reading →
When We Don’t Know How to Pray Prayer can be one of the most beautiful parts of the Christian life, but it can also be one of the most difficult. Walk into any Catholic bookstore and you will find shelves … Continue reading →
The Transforming Power of Suffering Someone once asked St. Padre Pio if the stigmata—the wounds of Christ that he bore in his own body—caused him pain. He replied, “Do you think they are just a decoration?” His answer is simple, … Continue reading →
Someone will occasionally say to me, “He’s a holy man,” or “She’s a saint.” Whenever I hear that, I’m always a little skeptical—not because I doubt that there are holy people, but because holiness is something only God can truly … Continue reading →
