The character of Han Solo has been portrayed by Harrison Ford since the very first film set in a galaxy far, far away, namely “Star Wars: A New Hope,” in 1977. 

The readings that our Church presents to us this Sunday can seem to be a bit of a mismatch.

In 1993, when I was a college-level seminarian, I attended a production at Radio City Music Hall on the life of Our Blessed Lord Jesus.

Last Sunday we reflected briefly on the exchange between Christ and the Pharisees in which He delivers the timeless exhortation to “render unto God what is God’s.”

When was the last time something really surprised you? Maybe it was something pleasant, like a sunny day when it was supposed to rain, or someone threw a party in your honor.

Today’s readings hold up for our contemplation two of God’s favorite images of the kingdom: the mountain and the wedding feast. Both of these are powerful symbols of what occurs both in the soul of the believer and also in the liturgy.

The word of God is often consoling, liberating, and healing, but it can also be deeply challenging and downright scary.

Welcome to October! As the leaves change and the sunset gets earlier and earlier, we’re reminded by nature that our time on this earth is limited.

The realities of life often challenge our notions of fairness. One of the foundational questions many of us grapple with, especially in times of crisis or personal loss, is: “Has life been fair to me?”