Searching for the true star
Reflection on the readings of January 8, 2023 — The Epiphany of the Lord It seems that everyone is searching for a way to become a star. With the internet and social media, everyone can have a public platform. Twitter,...
Category: Scripture Reflection
Most Blessed, even in Chaos and Catastrophe
A reflection on the readings for January 1, 2023, the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. A familiar moment from the life of St. John Paul II invites us to reflect on the divine motherhood of...
The king of the outcasts
After years of ending the Christmas season and recognizing that I hadn’t listened to any carols, watched any classic Christmas movies, or otherwise engaged the holiday spirit at all (aside from ministry-related matters, obviously), I have approached Christmas a bit...
The Incarnation: Beyond the Obvious
There has been something inexplicable going on somewhere deep within me this Advent. I am finding it difficult to put it into words, but Christmas, its true meaning, and all its implications are overwhelming me. Of course, Christmas is the...
Advent Stories: Ahaz, Joseph, Mary, and You
A reflection on the Sunday readings for December 18, 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Next Sunday at this time, it will be Christmas. Today’s liturgy provides us with inspiration for our final week of Advent preparation. The stories and...
Go and Tell: Witness to Christ with Joy
A reflection on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022. “Show and tell” was one of the things I most enjoyed in elementary school when I was a child. Do you remember this from your childhood, when...
The Voice Crying Out in the Wilderness
A reflection on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022. In March 1980, Archbishop Oscar Romero preached a very powerful sermon. During a dangerous civil war in El Salvador, he said: Each week I go about...
The view from the mountain of the house of the Lord
A reflection on the readings for November 27, 2022 — The First Sunday of Advent Nestled in the forests of McKean County, Pennsylvania, the Kinzua Bridge State Park is one of many beautiful spots one will find when exploring the...
“Jesus, Remember Me when You Come into Your Kingdom”
A reflection on the Scripture Readings for November 20, 2022 — The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Today is the feast of Christ the Universal King. I find it fascinating that one of the most...
The virtue of patient endurance
A reflection on the Mass readings for November 13, 2022 — The Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time On the flight home from my recent vacation, I had the opportunity to watch the two Creed movies. I had heard good things...
Resurrection: A Daily Event
A reflection on the readings for Sunday, November 6, 2022, the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. I write this reflection while visiting my homeland, India. Last week, I spent time with a priest friend whom I have known since we...
“From a Distance” Spirituality
A reflection on the readings for October 30, 2022, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In 1985 I was a seminarian. I wanted to be a priest who celebrated the Mass reverently and preached the gospel meaningfully, but there was...
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