In these weeks of summer, the church brings to our attention the very special teaching of Jesus in chapter 6 of St. John’s Gospel. This Sunday, we find crowds of satisfied people who are ready to be satisfied again.
Few things were more repugnant in Jesus’ day than leprosy.
As Christians, the main purpose in our lives on earth is to gain eternity in heaven.
Recently, it struck me how much Jesus loves to feed people. More
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus looks with pity on the crowd that follows him to a deserted place and compares them to sheep without a shepherd. Our Lord is popularly described as the Good Shepherd. He guides his flock to green pastures and leads them to the places where they will be safe. We are consoled by this image of Jesus as shepherd.More
Every generation has its favorite sayings, short-hand phrases and images. More
We can think of the reaction of a small town when one of their own returns to do a show in the school gym after achieving “rock star” status. More
We are treated today with a gem from the Gospel of Mark. Jesus demonstrates his deep care and heavenly power toward a young girl and her hurting parents. More
In the tradition of the Church, the feast day of a saint is usually celebrated on the date of their death when he or she enters into eternal life. It is rare — only twice each year — that we celebrate the birth of a saint. More
A mother gives us roots; a father gives us wings. More
“What will people think?” This is a very common question, because many people want to look good in front of others, to put on a good appearance. More
How does one dare to speak of the Eucharist? It is hard to grasp the immensity of this rich, profound and generous gift of God to his children. More
In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus commanded his Apostles to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt 28:19). More
Many years ago, in the “Golden Age of Television,” there was a program sponsored by the Prudential Life Insurance Company (represented by the Rock of Gibraltar) and hosted by newscaster Walter Cronkite called “You Are There.” More
Did the disciples of Jesus really think it would be better for them if Jesus left them? More