Posts by Sean Callahan
The Heart of Our Lives
Author’s Note: If you are going to read this reflection, I ask that you first read the Gospel. Pleasedo not miss out on the incredible Scripture readings these few, short days.In these three days, we enter once again into the sacred Triduum. We enter into the heart ofChrist’s life. We enter into the heart of…
Read MoreA Time to Renew
“Make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.” As I reflect on these words, my mind goes to Lent. What else is Lent other than a time to renew the promptings and true desires of my own heart and spirit? What else is it other than turning back to the face of Jesus…
Read MoreThe Last Word
Today’s readings remind us that Christ, rather than death, has the last word. In the Old Testament reading, the writer presents the story of Absalom and his father, David. At this point in the story, Absalom has received counsel to kill David, his father, so that he might ascend the throne. Absalom is delighted. The…
Read MoreBehold
This past Christmas, I spent a couple days with my family at my brother’s house. One of the many highlights was spending time with my 11 month-old goddaughter. She became the center of attention for the 48 hours that we were there. As I played with her, I noticed how much she was the master…
Read MoreThe Mounting of the Holy Mass
In my life recently, I’ve noticed how much the Holy Mass has really become the focal point of my day. It’s the place where I get to unload the troubles, imperfections, and sins of my day. Further, it’s the place where I get to abandon it all. It’s the place where I get to begin…
Read MoreWho is the Least?
When I look at the readings, I break them down into three categories: knowledge, response, and command. Knowledge In the first reading, St. Paul shares who God is. He is unchangeable. His ways are “irrevocable.” “Oh, the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgements and how unsearchable…
Read MoreThe Voice of Jesus
As I read the readings for today, I think about the voice of Jesus. I read the alleluia acclamation, and it says, “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Imagine that. Jesus wants to speak to me. He wants to speak to my heart. During the Gospel, it seems that Jesus reprimands…
Read MoreCome and See
As I meditate on today’s Gospel, the following phrase stands out to me: “At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place” (Lk 4:42). When we zoom out and look at the rest of the Gospel, we will notice how often Jesus pulls away from His ministry in order to be alone. If we…
Read MoreLook at me that I may love You; Call me that I might see You!
Jesus, in today’s Gospel, a man approaches You and asks for justice. He asks that his brother “share the inheritance with me.” Rather than take action in the way that he would expect, You caution Your listener: “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist…
Read MoreTotally Yours
“Let me do it.” Those were the words Jesus spoke to St. Margaret Mary. He said to her that his greatest trouble with his saints was that they would not let Him do it. When we pivot to the Gospel, the theme of “letting Him do it” remains. It is a reality that is hard…
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