My family and I were very lucky to have developed a great relationship with our neighbors. We all moved into our respective townhouses in Brooklyn around the same time. I vividly remember my parents bringing my sister and me to meet the neighbors. From the moment we all met, I had a feeling this was going to be a good fit for all of us.
Sunday Scriptures
Darkness to Light: Insights From Jeremiah and Mark
On this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we can’t help but feel the rapidly approaching end of the year. The trees know it, as their enchantingly colored leaves are blowing away in the autumn wind.
Seeking a World Free From Evil
Just as I sat down to write this reflection, I received a phone call. Apparently, someone using my name was trying to scam a parishioner. This has happened to me and other people I know, and the general consensus is to assure people it wasn’t us and move on.
Pursuing Wisdom in Today’s World
As this year’s election cycle ramps up, we might lament that there never seems to be an ideal candidate. Certainly, we must be realistic, we know, but choosing “the lesser of two evils” doesn’t make us feel much better in the booth.
The Nature of Art: Insights From Jacques Maritain
When I was in my fourth year of college (and my third year in the major seminary in Huntington), one of my philosophy professors, Father Frank Tyrell, assigned a philosophy paper to our class, which was equivalent to a thesis.
The Significance of Communion and Unity
As a seminarian, I spent a summer in Mexico working on my Spanish. I grew up speaking Spanish, but my grammar left much to be desired. Part of the program involved a professor teaching us history and culture, and one of the lessons that hit me the hardest was his description of the arrival of Spanish
missionaries.
Stewardship: Nurturing And Sharing God’s Gifts
This Sunday’s readings offer profound insights into how we live out our faith amid life’s challenges and diverse ideas of success.
Finding True Greatness in Everyday Life
In today’s world, where power, prestige, and wealth often define success, the concept of humility seems increasingly countercultural. Yet, the wisdom found in ancient texts offers us a perspective that challenges our modern understanding of greatness. Through the lens of Scripture and real-life examples, we are called to reflect on what greatness truly is.
We All Must Bear the Cost of Discipleship
This weekend’s readings invite us to reflect deeply on the nature of true discipleship — a call that extends beyond mere verbal profession to a life of action, sacrifice, and unyielding trust in God. Discipleship is not a path of comfort or ease; it demands courage, perseverance, and a willingness to embrace the cross, as countless saints and believers have demonstrated throughout history.
Living Out God’s Call to Love One Another
Today’s readings invite us to reflect deeply on the transformative power of God’s love and the call to recognize and respond to the inherent dignity of every person, particularly those who are often marginalized or misunderstood.