by Msgr. Joseph P. Calise
IN 1943, COLUMBIA Records re-introduced a song that was written and first released in 1939. It was composed by Arthur Altman (music) and Jack Lawrence (lyrics). Sung by Frank Sinatra, the song was “All or Nothing at All.”
Sunday Scriptures
Giving Thanks for Life’s Blessings
EVER SINCE I was a kid, this was a special time of year. I have always liked the brisk weather of fall and the magic of the leaves changing colors. Nature comes so alive at this time of year that its energy is contagious.
Careful Vigil Makes For a Joyful Dawn
EVER SINCE THE 2007 film “The Bucket List” was released, the concept of writing one has become quite popular. As a matter of fact, when I put the words “bucket list” into the Amazon search box, it came up with 1,299 results!
Be Open to the Power of Grace
by Msgr. Joseph P. Calise
THE READINGS of today’s liturgy are not the readings I would have chosen for Vocation Awareness Sunday. I would probably have opted for something with a softer, gentler invitation to consider Christ’s invitation to follow Him with a promise of divine assistance. However, the readings do present an appropriate message for today – a challenge to the ordained that contains within it a call to reflection for those seeking their God-centered path in life.
Go, Learn and Live The Greatest Law
by Sister Karen M. Cavanagh, C.S.J.
“BROTHERS AND SISTERS … you became imitators of us and of the Lord, receiving the word of God even in suffering but with joy from the Holy Spirit so that you might be a model for all around you who are believers.” (1 Thessalonians 1:5c)
Response-Ability Is A Work in Progress
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).
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.
