Daily Reflections
On the memorial of St. John Chrysostom, I would like to reflect on the Gospel of Mark 4:1-10, 13-20, which is the Gospel proper to the Memorial. This periscope, often referred to as the Parable of the Sower, holds profound significance for Christians seeking to navigate the challenges of living…
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Preamble – Dear Friends – I prepared a Reflection that I did not really like, so I contacted Richard Jones, former Anglican priest – now fervent Catholic- for his insight. He proposed the following which I Iiked so much that I forwarded it unedited, as he submitted. Here it is:…
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Last month I was fortunate enough to hear Father Spitzer speak on suffering. It just so happens that today’s first reading is about suffering as well. So, I thought I would share some key takeaways from the talk. Each year, for the past few years, I have been invited to…
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Confrontation is uncomfortable. Settling a perceived wrong with the person who has done it takes us out of our comfort zone. Far easier it is to complain about it to someone else or to brood over the wound on our own. Yet in today’s Gospel reading, Jesus exhorts his disciples…
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My experience feeds my imagination, particularly when it comes to trial and suffering. I do spend idle time reimagining the experience as it could have been. Of course, this bordered on fantasy in my youth. The new screenplay adds a different setting, spiced with elements of dashing bravery, courage, and…
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The Catholic Church celebrates Mary’s birthday on September 8th, nine months after the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. Most of what we know about Mary’s birth are based on a tradition that stems from the 2nd century, the Protoevangelium of James. There, it says that Joachim the…
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We do not cease praying for youand asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s willthrough all spiritual wisdom and understanding ~ First Reading Knowing the will of God is often looked upon as a mystical gift, a hidden treasure reserved for the few, yet Jesus teaches…
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“I must proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God to other towns too, because that is what I was sent to do.” This was the response of Jesus to the people who wanted to prevent him from leaving them. His response emphasizes His commitment to the duty His…
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“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” This is a quote from Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The smile was just as important as the work that she did with the poorest of the poor. Mostly known for…
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The specter of death looms large in our lives. For many, it is an unwelcome guest at the table of our existence. It’s a reality as inevitable as the setting sun, casting long shadows of fear and reminiscence. Death, more certain than the fortunes of nations, is a subject we…
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