Thursday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time 2 Kg 24:8-17Mt 7:21-29 "…and what a fall it had!" Today's readings see the fall of the kingdom of Judah and the house built on sand. The message, at first glance, seems rather depressing; but I feel there is an important theme in these two readings -- the... Continue Reading →
18 November, Monday — Enabler or Disabler?
Nov 18 – Memorial for the Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul The Basilica of St. Peter is located within the Vatican City. It occupies a unique position as one of the holiest sites and as the greatest of all churches of Christendom. It is the burial site of St. Peter,... Continue Reading →
12 January, Friday — On Friends
Friday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 8:4-7,10-22Mk 2:1-12 “We have never seen anything like this.” When I put myself in the shoes of the people in the house described in today’s gospel passage, what I am astounded with are the four friends who doggedly stripped the roof and lowered their friend down... Continue Reading →