Preparing the Table. In today’s readings, the Father calls us to a great feast, a banquet fit for kings. “A man gave a great dinner to which he invited many.” Walk with me in this meditation as we help the Father prepare this feast. Close your eyes and visualize each…
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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…
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As a community of one faith, we celebrate today’s sacrifice of Holy Mass for all who have gone and who are yet to arrive at the banquet of the Lord in heaven. These groups of individuals are currently on their way to heaven, being purified/purged of any residual imperfections. Do…
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I rise this morning with the quiet joy that this day holds, a holy day, a luminous remembrance of all the saints who have gone before us, those who lived, breathed, and died in faith. Their lives, like ancient constellations, still shine through history, revealing for us the glory of…
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Today’s Gospel presents us the consequence of opposing law and charity. There is the Pharisee’s interpretation, teaching that merely fulfilling the law is enough to be considered righteous. On the other hand, there are statements that insinuate that charity makes law unnecessary, such as “Jesus broke the rules for the…
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Today’s readings should comfort us, strengthen us, remind us of who we are and call us to repentance. Repentance seems to sound harsh to our ears. We much prefer those images of being comforted and strengthened. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is one of my favorite Scriptures. It assures us…
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Depth in faith conversations deepens when it turns from judging others to examining oneself. In that sacred turn begins the quiet work of spiritual self-examination. The noise of comparison fades, and the heart awakens to God’s gentle truth within. Jesus’ Conversations Style Paying attention to Jesus’ conversations in the Bible…
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Practical Tips for Discernment: In today’s Gospel our Lord spends an entire night in prayer before choosing His 12 disciples. Like Our Lord, we should also pray and ask the Holy Spirit for light before making a big decision. But how do you actually do that? First, you should set…
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In a world where love is often portrayed as a fleeting emotion, a romantic feeling, or something that comes and goes with moods and moments, the life of Jesus shows us something far deeper: real love is willing to suffer. It is not afraid of pain, criticism, or sacrifice because…
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Haven’t we all had moments where we at least privately think we are “all that” in some way and that others don’t measure up? In a vivid parable in today’s Gospel reading, Jesus speaks to those of us who are like Pharisees, convinced of our own righteousness while despising everyone…
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