In today’s Gospel, Jesus is met by ten men afflicted with leprosy, a disease that not only ravaged the body but also ostracized them from the society. When they saw Jesus, the cried out from afar: “Jesus Master, have pity on us!.” Moved by their plea, Jesus instructs them: “Go,…
The Passage: Jesus said to the Apostles: Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, “Come here immediately and take your place at table?” Would he not rather say to him, “Prepare something for me to eat.…
The Gospel passage of today offers us three concepts to ponder: scandal and fraternal correction. These two are connected in their essence by a third theme, which is faith. Correction It is an inevitable fact that, at one time or another, someone will scandalize us with their behavior: the heart…
Have you ever faced an imminent crisis or confrontation which fills you with dread? Perhaps you have found yourself on the edge of some event that might change your life entirely. I believe that we all wrangle with such moments in life. The question arises, what do we do when…
The Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran, officially known as the Major Papal, Patriarchal and Roman Archbasilica, Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in Lateran, Mother and Head of All Churches in Rome and in the World, or commonly known as, the Lateran…
In his ruminations on metaphysics (the philosophical and religious questions of being, knowledge and existence), the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) argued that there are entities or realities—such as human freedom, God, and the immortality of the soul—that cannot be recognized by theoretical reason, which seeks the truth. Instead, these…
In both the First Reading and the Gospel, we hear proclaimed the immense value of the human soul, but from different perspectives. St. Paul covers the topic from our perspective, while Jesus reveals to us God’s view of the immense value of our souls. From Our Perspective St. Paul writes:…
The words of Jesus in today’s Gospel are certainly very challenging: “If anyone comes to me and does not despise his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Then he adds: “If anyone does not carry…
Very early on in life, I learnt that, in this world, only those who make it to the top are the ones who are praised, respected and remembered. When I realized that this was the way to make it in this world, I competed to excel in everything: academics, sports,…
In today’s world there are many options for self-help programs through masterclasses, books, podcasts, life coaches and motivational speakers that promote peace of mind and better connections with yourself and others. One example I recall enjoying was a book called “The Happiness Project” which began with the basic premise of…