by Sister Karen M. Cavanagh, C.S.J.
“COME INTO GOD’S presence in holy attire” (Psalm 96) … “remember that the Gospel did not come to you in word alone, but in power, in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction” (1 Thessalonians 5b).
Sunday Scriptures
It’s Time to Clothe Ourselves in Love
by Sister Karen M. Cavanagh, C.S.J.
“BEHOLD OUR God, to Whom we looked to save us!” (Isaiah 10) “Creator God, enlighten the eyes of our hearts, so that we may know what is the hope that belongs to our call.” (Ephesians 1: 17-18)
Upside-Down on the Path to Discipleship
by Sister Karen M. Cavanagh, C.S.J.
“I HAVE CHOSEN you from the world, says the Lord, to go and bear fruit that will remain …” (John 15:16)
We Must Do and Live As Jesus Did
by Sister Karen M. Cavanagh, C.S.J.
“DO NOTHING out of selfishness or vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves….” Phil 2: 4-5
His Ways Are Not Our Ways
by Father Anthony F. Raso
NO MATTER HOW many times we encounter today’s Gospel about the owner of the field, who pays everyone the same wages at the end of the day no matter how many hours they’ve put in, the owner seems – to our sinful selves – to be completely unfair.
Forgive From Your Heart
HAVE YOU EVER been hurt by someone, hurt to the very core of your heart? I imagine so. This happens to most of us and it leaves a wound that may heal, but certainly leaves a scar.
Keeping Watch for The Lord’s People
TO BE CALLED, as was the prophet Ezekiel, to be the “watchman” for the House of God, is a great honor and a solemn responsibility.
It’s Never Too Late To Change Course
by Father Anthony F. Raso
BABY BOOMERS LIKE myself are now considered, accurately enough, to be “the older generation.” There is nothing about us nowadays that suggests “babies” – and even less, especially in my case as I toddle around with my cane – that can be associated with the word “boom.”
We Know Who He Is
THE MOUNTAIN THEME throughout the Sundays of this month has served us well, reminding us that our altars are the truest places of encounter with the God Who is so far beyond our human understanding. In His goodness and fatherly love, He visits His people, and by the same mystery nourishes us as we wander through life.
No Limit to the Reach of the Gospel
Two weeks ago, we climbed the mountain with Jesus and His Apostles, basking in the sweet light of His transfigured face, surrounded by Moses and Elijah. Last week, we returned to the mountain amidst thunder and wind. At Elijah’s side, shuddering with holy fear before the God Who lovingly stoops down to His children, we heard the Voice in the stillness.