Sunday Readings

In 2 Cor 5, Paul says that Jesus “died for all so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who for … Read More

Sr. Sophie had been Mara’s high school literature teacher, so it was only logical that she would be one of the first people Mara called to share … Read More

The church affords us a few times each year to focus on one of the mysteries and treasures of our faith — the holy Eucharist. Holy Thursday … Read More

This reading from the Gospel of Matthew should be a special comfort to us today when it feels like danger is everywhere and every news story makes … Read More

Toward the end of the second reading from Galatians, Paul lists the fruits of the Spirit. They are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and … Read More

“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.” “Are you saved?” The question can pop up almost anywhere. Answer “yes” and you’re in; “no” and you’re out. … Read More

What is love? The answers to this question may be as varied as the people who will read this brief reflection. As Catholic Christians, the most important … Read More

It was late in the afternoon when my friend called. She had just been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The prescribed treatment would be difficult; … Read More

The Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Easter is always reserved for a passage about the good shepherd. In these passages we get descriptions of Jesus’ reflection … Read More

She was neither very young nor very old. She’d come looking for help. When I met her in the gathering space at church she was trembling and … Read More