What stands out in today’s gospel is where it says “there will be more joy in heaven and angels singing over one sinner who repents, than over ninety nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” Now maybe that does not seem fair to me because I am assuming…

Every day we make commitments. Some are new ones, formulated over our morning coffee, and some are existing ones we are trying to honor, even though we may have made them months, years or decades ago. We are challenged each and every day to remain true to our commitments, but…

“The less we have, the more we give. Seems absurd, but it’s the logic of love.” — Mother Teresa Jesus’ second teaching, in today’s gospel, is directed to those giving the banquet. “When you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, for blessed indeed will…

Sunday’s Gospel reading is a very sobering portion of scripture for me. I think it is one of those readings you can easily read over and let it not affect you, but when I really put myself in the place of the person getting the news from God, it is…

Part 1 Today’s Gospel reading has always “put me on edge.” Here is Jesus, the Prince of Peace, the one we always turn to for comfort, speaking of all the divisions His teachings will incur. His heart is heavy. Calvary looms and He is fully aware that opposition to his…

Today’s Gospel reading is relatively long although there is a shorter version which may be read at Mass. The short version, the beginning three sentences implore us to seek everlasting treasure, that treasure that cannot be destroyed. One might say “heavenly treasure” vs “secular treasure” and wealth. This teaching has…

Famous as it is, I have often felt the real meaning of the first reading was escaping me. I think my stumbling block has been trying to understand it with the wrong definition of vanity. Here it doesn’t refer to conceit, the meaning I most often associate with it. The…

“…….how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” Luke 11:13 Knock. Knock Who’s there? The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit who? The point is that many of us do not really know or have not really encountered the Holy Spirit. The…

Martha was a dedicated person who was intent on giving Jesus, her valued guest, the best hospitality she could possibly afford. In truth, she was probably intent on showing how great a hostess she was and took on much more work than she could handle, which left her very little…

Wow, I read the Gospel and re-read it. This verse is one that we all need to read and understand. What must I do to inherit eternal life? This question rings to all who are Interested in eternal life. When I was younger and much less interested in the gospel,…