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Leap into heaven

July 10, 2019

In our Gospel passage today, Our Lord presented clear directions to keep us on the right path. First, a disciple must not be weighed down. Jesus said, “Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals.” Too often, a person allows something to weigh him down, which in turn prevents him from being a fully committed disciple. For example, financial concerns — the pursuit of wealth — could weigh us down so much that wealth becomes the idol: Wealth management overtakes spiritual management.

Does purgatory exist?

July 10, 2019

The Catholic Church does indeed believe in the existence of purgatory. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says this:
“All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. The church gives the name purgatory to this final purification of the elect” (No. 1030-31).

Awaiting your response

June 26, 2019

There is no storyteller in the New Testament greater than St. Luke.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 21, 2019

The miracle of the loaves and fish was a prelude to the Eucharist. It is no coincidence that during this event, Jesus took, blessed, broke and gave the bread to his disciples who then set the bread before the crowd. These same actions marked the Last Supper when Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

A thirst for mercy and peace

June 12, 2019

The celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit should be full of inspiration and life. It stands to reason that a day dedicated to the dynamic and active Spirit of God would include multiple possibilities from Scripture to be read at Mass. There are three possibilities when it comes to the Gospel passage. There is a passage for the Vigil Mass from John 7. On Sunday during the day, there is a “dealer’s choice” between John 20 and John 14.

Gospel Commentary: The Trinity’s inner life

June 12, 2019

Christianity is entirely about the union of love. In the Gospel reading for Trinity Sunday, Jesus gives us a glimpse into the heart of reality — into the inner life of the Blessed Trinity.

Gospel Commentary: Just the beginning

May 29, 2019

The ascension of Jesus into heaven should have been the saddest goodbye in history.

Gospel Commentary: Bestowing the gift of the Spirit

May 22, 2019

As we approach the end of the Easter season, we turn our attention to the precious gift of the Holy Spirit, the great promise of Our Lord to his disciples.

Gospel commentary: Glory in the cross

May 16, 2019

During the season of Easter, the church, following ancient tradition, revisits the Lord’s words and deeds, understanding them more deeply now that the Resurrection has completed the picture. Thus, this Sunday’s Gospel places us back at the Last Supper, at the beginning of Christ’s final words to those he loved.

I’m a sheep

May 9, 2019

To be a sheep under the care of the Good Shepherd is the beginning of our eternal life. The peace and security we hope for in this world is something we expect will be present in Heaven. As sheep in Jesus’ care, we already possess something of eternity.

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