Wednesday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time                          Jesus talks about three conditions for those who will follow him. First, not having a place to lay one’s head. In other words, a willingness to make sacrifices with little concern for personal comfort. Second, leaving the dead to bury their dead, even in one’s own family. In … Continue reading JESUS, OUR EVERYTHING

Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael                        We celebrate today the Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. The Greek word angeloi literally means “messengers.” This is also the meaning of the Hebrew melakim, translated as ‘angels’ or ‘messengers.’ As messengers, angels minister and guide believers. (Genesis 24:7-40) They provide for their needs. (1 Kings … Continue reading ARCHANGELS

Monday, 26th Week in Ordinary Time                 We all aspire to greatness. And there is nothing wrong about wanting to be great. Since we are made in God’s image and likeness, and our God is a great God, it is natural and praiseworthy for us to aspire to greatness. But Jesus tells us in today’s … Continue reading TRUE GREATNESS

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time                       Let me give you a scenario – it does not or it will not happen (just a scenario): What if it has already been declared that to be a Christian Catholic is a grave crime punishable by death? And because you are accused of committing this crime, as you … Continue reading PUT ON TRIAL

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time                       How many times did it happen to you that you agreed and promised to do something, but you intentionally did not do it? Or you initially refused to do something you were asked to do but you changed your mind and did the right thing?             I ask this … Continue reading A LIFE OF YES TO GOD

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time                       We heard in the gospel the story of two sons who say something and do another. The father in the parable went to his first son and said, “Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.” And the first son said, “No, I will not.”             You can … Continue reading LOVE SHOWN IN OBEDIENCE

Saturday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time               “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.”             The Gospels can emphasize and celebrate the suffering of the Lord because they were written in the light of his Resurrection. Joseph Krempa has this commentary on today’s gospel passage: “To the disciples, the prospect of … Continue reading GIVING MEANING TO SUFFERING

Friday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time                         When we want to get to know someone better or more deeply, when we want to enter into a special friendship with someone, we do something to encounter that person on a more personal level. For example, we would schedule specific times and specific places to be with … Continue reading WHO IS JESUS TO ME?

Thursday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time               Two professors were discussing the great thoughts on wisdom and the meaning of life. The first professor asked the second, “Henry tells me he is one of your students.” The second professor replied, “Well, Henry is attending most of my classes, but he is not one my students.” … Continue reading SEEKING TO SEE JESUS

Wednesday, 25th Week in Ordinary Time                          “Take nothing for the journey…”             Jesus, in today’s gospel reading, is teaching the Twelve to trust in the divine providence. Because they work for God, the Twelve must not be preoccupied with material things. Since it was God’s business they were about, God would surely provide for … Continue reading TRUST IN THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE