Can you remember a moment when you knew that God was with you? God is with us all the time, but far too often, we are either too distracted to... read more →
Jesus taught the disciples using parables, uniting language, belief and life. The parable of the Sower is my favorite because it lends itself so beautifully to theological reflection. The Sower... read more →
Jesus calls each one of us to him and asks us to put on his yoke. Jesus is the farmer who has carved a yoke just for you at this... read more →
This Sunday, we celebrated the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, two saints who made a huge impact on the church. But that's not all they share. They both... read more →
Jesus' teaching that he has come to earth not to bring peace, but to bring a sword, may seem odd to us-- isn't Jesus the Prince of Peace? Yet Jesus... read more →
With online church and social distancing, I fear that we are becoming complacent with a faith that demands less of us. When Jesus sent his disciples out into the world,... read more →
Jesus says that he is with us every single day until the end of the age. That brings me great comfort but it also brings me discomfort. In the Gospels,... read more →
We Americans don’t like the notion of Kings and Queens ruling over us. We tried it once and it didn’t work out well. But deep down, we know that we... read more →
Jesus paints a grim picture of the end times and sets out a real test of faith for His followers. When we focus on God's faithfulness throughout history, we realize... read more →
As Christians, we are called to live in light of the reality that someday we will be children of the resurrection. This means seeking to deepen our relationship with Christ... read more →