In Luke’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the dishonest steward. While this steward who squanders his master’s property is not exactly a model of
I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show
For all of those who have a past with sin, or may be struggling with the embarrassment of that reality right now, I’d like you
This article focuses on the vocation of motherhood and womanhood (looking also at fatherhood and manhood), in light of Mary’s role as Mother, Sister and
Last Sunday’s Gospel speaks to us of some counter-cultural themes: forgiveness, chastity, faithfulness. Let’s look at some of these themes. First, forgiveness. This is a
I heard that fans of Star Trek tried to translate the Bible into the fictional language of Klingon…but they couldn’t do it, because there was
When I was in the convent often I would reflect on Good Friday because of the pain and suffering that I endured at the hands
Fr. Leo Trese. You are Called to Greatness. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback $17.95. Ebook $9.99. Available from the publisher. Do you ever
He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so often will I
“He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so often will I
The Passover Supper, Holy Week ceremonies and Easter celebration will take place in your house this year. Civil and religious leaders are making efforts to
It may just be a guy thing, but young boys love to tell stories of their scars. It’s always humorous when I’m at the middle
A lot of people have been posting about how to deal with others who believe in conspiracy theories… it’s been on my mind, because some
“I don’t know where I get the strength and courage to do this work, but my strong relationship with God helps. It is a privilege
“I’ll make you pay for this!” How many times have we thought this? Someone cuts us off in traffic, so we find a way to
During night prayer, six-year-old John paused before his brother’s name and said to his mother, “I will not ask God to bless Paul. He gave
Often we pray for the gift of wisdom, but we forget that wisdom is the companion of patience. These two cannot be separated. A proverb
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Many are the troubles of the just man, but
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you
This past week, as the world was still remembering the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, a high school principal in Washington State posted on
This weekend was a time of great significance. The Church celebrated the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (“Rejoice” Sunday), but it was personally significant
