…God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather of power and love and self-control… When we look back on our sacramental rites of not-so-long-ago, those of us who have reached “a certain age” remember that our Confirmation included a number of hints about the Christian adventure we…

A young mother writes: As I was starting dinner late one afternoon I listened to my 5 year old daughter, Melissa, playing with her dolls in the next room. Her imagination was creative in that one day her “children” would be on a trip, another day at a tea party…

Today’s Gospel is considered to be one of the most confusing accounts in the Bible. But when we look at the economic system at the time, it becomes a bit clearer. A steward is called dishonest because he is not serving the interests of his employer, a very rich man….

In this week’s gospel reading, pay special attention to where Jesus says, “there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” The ninety nine righteous people He refers to are those who are really righteous…

When I was a young wife, we first lived overseas. In the days before computers and smart phones, mail was precious; even telephones weren’t widely had by low ranking military. Mail was my connection with “back home” – my friends and family. Alone all day in a small apartment where…

There is a quote which is often attributed to Vince Lombardi, but it was actually UCLA coach, Red Sanders, who once said, “Winning isn’t everything — it’s the only thing.” That philosophy has a great deal of value in the realm of sports. I doubt if any coach would remain head coach…

As I read today’s gospel passage I thought that its tone was harsh and definitely not the consoling message we often hear. Then I realized that Jesus was speaking about the realities of his – and our – mission. So I decided to look at the readings overall, just to see…

Have you ever prayed silently outside an abortion clinic and had passersby shout not very pleasant comments? Or maybe you’ve been in a group of friends or acquaintances when the language became extremely “raunchy” or maybe the discussion was more focused on ripping apart the reputation of someone else and you spoke…

Have you ever stood, camera in hand, finger over the button, waiting and watching for the perfect moment to take a picture? Perhaps it was a sunrise or sunset over the ocean, your child’s first steps, a Hot Air Balloon Launch, or the first firework of the night….no matter what the event…

This week’s gospel mentions greed and love of money. In America on our money is printed our motto “In God we Trust.” Many Americans claim to trust in God, but are really motivated by material achievements. How much material stuff do we need to make ourselves happy? Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The…