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Chosen by Christ

Mk 6:7-13 (July 14) “In him we were also chosen … ” These words from St. Paul in his letter to the Ephesians speak loudly

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Constant renewal

Mk 6:1-6 I once had a classmate in seminary who had converted to the Catholic faith from a devout Lutheran background. I will always remember

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A good sandwich

(Mk 5:21-43) June 30 Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? Certainly, St. Mark does. Our Gospel this Sunday serves up a prime sample of a

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Asleep during the storm

June 23 — Mk 4:35–41 Even as a violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, Jesus slept peacefully in the stern

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Christ’s true colors

A peacock plays a central role in Flannery O’Connor’s story “The Displaced Person.” Through the novella, his owner, the pragmatic and proud Mrs. McIntyre, sees

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Corpus Christi

Orvieto, Italy, is one of the most spectacular places in the world to celebrate our feast this Sunday, the Feast of the Most Holy Body

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The Trinity and mission

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

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Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost is the grand finale of Jesus’ saving work. It is not possible to overstate the importance of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Just

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Christ commands us to love

If one were to survey 50 random people with the question “What is the greatest love a person can experience?”, the common answer today would

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