Sunday Readings

It is said that teaching, farming and healing are the three sacred professions. Certainly, teaching is much in the news these days. Just listen to any talk … Read More

In the second reading, we hear the opening lines of St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. In three short verses, Paul introduces himself as an apostle … Read More

In today’s reading from Isaiah the word “justice” is used three times. What does the word mean? Often when we hear the word “justice” it’s in connection … Read More

After doing the child Jesus homage, the Magi “opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Often, when one visits someone of importance, … Read More

On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we hear St. Matthew’s description of “how the birth of Jesus Christ came about” (1:18). In Matthew’s account, we learn of … Read More

There’s a box on the counter near the entrance to my bank where people can deposit used eyeglasses. The Lions’ Club collects the glasses and distributes them … Read More

St. Paul writes in this week’s selection from Romans, “Christ became a minister of the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, to confirm the promises of the patriarchs, … Read More

Frank Covey, in his book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” suggests one should begin with the end in mind. This weekend we celebrate the first Sunday … Read More

“Above him there was an inscription that read, ‘This is the King of the Jews’” (Luke 23:28). As we hear these words proclaimed on the Solemnity of … Read More

“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified.” “Easier said than done,” you might say! We are surrounded by “wars and insurrections.” Terrified civilians … Read More