Sunday Readings

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

The Gospel this week presents one of the silliest moral cases in all of Scripture. The Sadducees ask Jesus about an extraordinary situation in which each of … Read More

Irene was the head housekeeper. It was her job to make sure that all 12 coffeepots on all 12 floors of the downtown office building were kept … Read More

“I am a sinner, but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ.” With these humble words, Pope Francis accepted his election … Read More

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