Category Archives: Eschatology & Salvation

The second reading from Paul’s Epistle to the Romans for the beginning of the new Church year in Advent reminds us to stay awake. We are urged not to give in to the desires of the flesh but to remain ready, awake, and alert. At baptism, we put on the white garment that symbolizes ourContinue reading “1st Week of Advent: The King Is Coming, Be Awake”

All Saints Dear holy saints of God,we join our prayers of praise to yours this day.With you, we sing of God’s goodness,rejoice in God’s mercy,and celebrate God’s incredible love.Teach us to live as you lived –always thinking of others,always recognizing your weaknesses,always rejoicing in God’s gifts,always following Jesus. Blessed are you, happy are you,all holyContinue reading “All Saints & All Souls”

“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple (Lk. 14:27). I saw a quote awhile back – “anyone can wear one, but who can bear one” as it relates to the cross. We wear crosses as jewelry and as a symbol of our faith, but how often doContinue reading “23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection – Take Up Your Cross To Be A Disciple”

Jn. 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a placeContinue reading “Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”

As many Christians prepare to think about shopping for Christmas gifts, decorating with lights and the secular push to conform with society, it’s good to ponder the seasons of life. Let us await with gentle patience the coming of Jesus, the Christ child. Making room within the inn of our hearts during the penitential timeContinue reading “Advent – Making Room Within The Inn of Our Hearts for the Christ child Jesus”

Reproduction from Harold Copping of Copping’s Bible Illustrations in the public domain retrieved at Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Harold_Copping_-Bartimaeus-_(MeisterDrucke-52938).jpg Jeremiah 31:7-9, Psalm 126, Heb. 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52 The first reading from the prophet Jeremiah reminds us that the Lord God will gather together the blind and lame from the ends of the earth. If we are trulyContinue reading “Overcoming Our Blindness: Come, See & Follow Jesus (30th Sunday Ordinary Time Reflection)”

Today’s Gospel reading from Mark’s Gospel chapter 10 has us contemplating the meaning of life. “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mk. 10:17). The parable of the rich man is an example that can include our life as well. While we don’t necessarily have to sell off all of our possessions to followContinue reading “28th Sunday Ordinary Time – What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life With Jesus?”

Oftentimes, as I ponder over the meaning of Good Friday when reflecting on the mystery of the cross as our instrument of salvation, I can’t help but think about the two that were crucified alongside with our Lord and Savior on that hilltop known as Golgotha or “Place of the Skull” in Hebrew. Luke’s Gospel,Continue reading “Good Friday: The Defeat of Sin and Fulfillment to New Life”