This Sunday, August 5th, is my brother Mark’s birthday. I have three brothers and four sisters, so there’s often a birthday of a sibling, in-law, niece, or nephew to remember. […]
Five loaves and two fish. It wasn’t anywhere close to enough food to feed a crowd of thousands, yet everyone got their fill. Plus, there were 12 wicker baskets of […]
Even these “lazy days” of summer can be busy and draining. In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus acknowledges our human need for rest and models both compassion and self-sacrifice. While on a […]
If you tend to overpack and are preparing for a trip, seek some counsel from Jesus’ instruction to the Apostles as he sent them out two by two. They were […]
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemmons) defined an expert as “an ordinary fellow from another town.” Will Rogers claimed an expert is “a man 50 miles from home with a briefcase.” These […]
“God is gracious” is the meaning of the name John. This feast of the birth of John the Baptist is a good time to reflect on God’s graciousness. The definition […]
Life can be trying. And some days are more of a struggle than others. It’s in difficult times that we can really learn the value of our faith—in God and […]
As I reflect on Sunday’s Gospel (Mark 4:26–34) and consider that we’re celebrating Father’s Day in the US, I find it natural to connect our Father in Heaven to the […]
Most parish programs and schools have wrapped up or are soon to complete their program year. We pray that it has been a year of blessing and grace for all […]
You are what you eat. Many of us have heard that maxim since childhood. From a strictly physical standpoint, we understand that what we eat and drink is pretty important […]
