Sunday Readings

Often the background for a Scripture story gives us important information concerning moral values. In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus heals 10 lepers. All 10were outcasts from … Read More

“We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.” The first thing I did when I came into the office this morning was … Read More

Whenever I give tours at St. Norbert Abbey, I am sure to point out the Great West Window in the church. This window depicts the Trinity, which … Read More

“Stewardship.” Most of us, when we hear this word, immediately think “money.” But maybe we need to think again. “Hear this, you who trample upon the needy … Read More

In the longer version of this week’s Gospel reading we hear all three of the parables of mercy from Luke. There is a common theme running through … Read More

There’s no denying that the study of genetics is exciting. It has been compared to the work of Darwin or Mendel. We are finding out that each … Read More

Before I was a priest, I was a teacher in Catholic schools for 11 years. From time to time, my students would point out a mistake that … Read More

“Lord, will only a few people be saved?” Today the question might be, “Who will be saved?” Or, “Are you saved?” A similar question, but Luke puts … Read More

In the first reading this week Jeremiah has been thrown into a cistern because his prophecy did not agree with the prevailing opinions of the princely leaders … Read More

They tell me that there are countries in South and Central America where praying the words of Mary’s Magnificat (the words Mary speaks to Elizabeth in the … Read More