Posts by Tristan Evans
Mercy and Judgment
Greetings, brothers and sisters. Today’s readings give us another view into our way of repentance, especially during this holy season of Lent. Let us reflect on two things: the Lord’s Mercy and His Judgment. We learn from both the prophet Ezekiel and the Psalms that the mercy of God is plenteous. He forgives the sins…
Read MoreBe Caring and Hospitable
Hospitality As I read through the reading from Hebrews, which was chock full of spiritual nuggets, the works of mercy seemed to resonate with me as I pondered the word “hospitality”. A whole industry is built up around that word which encompasses shelter (hotels), food and drink (restaurants), caring for the sick (hospital) and hosting…
Read MoreBehold The Children of God
Today’s gospel reflection comes with a message of joy and an admonition. As we continue to celebrate the joy of our Lord coming into the world for our salvation, Scripture expounds in today’s readings to understand the ramifications of this miraculous birth. Not only does the Lord provide us with His love and mercy, but…
Read MoreHe Cares
Today’s readings ask us to ponder our personal relationship with our God. When you take our daily lives in the balance despite the trials and challenges we go through from time-to-time, our Lord brings us through. And when we look more intently upon those daily challenges some don’t seem to measure up to the big…
Read MoreThe Lost and Found
One of the most frustrating things I experience from time to time is losing things or more specifically, misplacing them and not being able to remember where I was when I last saw them. Car keys are the worst, especially when I am already running behind schedule and need to drive halfway across the state…
Read MoreWhose Gospel?
Brothers and Sisters, today let us become introspective. Let’s look inward and decide where our hearts lead us in our faith. As we see in the first reading, Saint Paul is amazed that some followers of Christ are so easily swayed by those wishing to corrupt the gospel of Christ. But he reminds the faithful…
Read MoreWhose Plan?
When We Follow Our Own Plan, Things Don’t Always Work Out Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you put plans in place, and you were so self-assured everything was going to be just perfect? Or you were participating on a team where you felt if you were leading the activity, you would…
Read MoreGrit and Perseverance
My dear brothers and sisters, I pray all is well with you and yours today. As you join me in this reflection, I would ask you to keep two words in mind – 1) Perseverance and 2) Grit. Both words point toward the virtue of courage. And on a deeper level, our disposition in the…
Read MoreRejoice
Greetings Brothers and Sisters, As we head into the celebration of the Independence of the United States and toast those who suffered and toiled for this liberty, let us not forget to celebrate the Church and Our God who sacrificed and toiled for our spiritual liberty. Rejoice Church (Is 66:10-14c) It is easy to walk…
Read MorePrecise Love
My brothers and sisters, what an elusive word, love can be. Just think about how easy it is to blurt it out unconsciously. And on other serious occasions when the word is introduced into a conversation, the level of uneasiness or awkwardness it brings forth. Think about it, we can throw any superficial topic on…
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