You’ve probably walked into a store in October, seen Christmas decorations on the shelves, and reacted in one of two ways: “Christmas! Already?
Connecting Point
In the first reading this Sunday, Isaiah (11:1–10) speaks of God seeing beyond labels and our calling to do the same: “Not by appearance shall he
I love this time of year. It always reminds me of a particular childhood memory: When I was growing up and attending St. Matthew Elementary, one of
What kingdom am I supporting by my choices? This is an important question that requires deep reflection. When I think about the concept of a kingdom,
This Sunday’s Gospel shows Jesus reacting with righteous anger to injustice and hypocrisy. It’s a scene that has stayed with me since childhood;
All Souls Day offers a powerful invitation to pause and reflect, not only on those we’ve loved and lost, but also on how we view death itself. And
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus contrasts two very different prayers: one full of self-righteousness and the other full of humble repentance. The
Whether it be our first reading (Exodus 17:8–13), where Moses grows tired and needs the support of Aaron and Hur, or the second (2 Timothy
In this Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 17:11–19), Jesus heals ten people with leprosy… but only one comes back to thank Him. It’s easy to label the
When life becomes burdensome or we get burned out, our faith life can also suffer. We may feel the need to throw in the towel and pack it up—and