Some years ago I had the opportunity to assist others in counting some of the collection monies from our parish. My job was to sort the...

As a Jewish convert to the Faith, I absolutely love this week’s readings. Let me tell you why. In our first reading from Deuteronomy,...

Have you ever thought of yourself as being spiritually blind? Or perhaps you were reading scripture or the Catechism and came across a...

One of my greatest joys in life is being a grandfather. It is kind of like having a “do over” with little ones. My oldest grandson is...

This week’s readings encompass a variety of themes. Two that stand out are Wisdom and Surrender. In our first reading from the book of...

This week’s readings are very powerful indeed. The actual readings are used in two separate Sacraments. Our first reading from Genesis...

This week’s readings are very powerful indeed. They contain references to the Holy Spirit and the power of the Name of our Lord Jesus. ...

The readings this week are very powerful indeed. In our first reading from the book of Wisdom, we are given a Messianic prophecy that if...

How do we live out our Faith? This is the theme in this week’s readings. Each one is a challenge to us. They are inviting us to break...

One of the things I love about being a Jewish convert to the Catholic Faith is seeing Jewish prophecies fulfilled by our Lord. Did you...

This week’s readings deal with the subject of the commandments of God. People often have a misconception when they hear the word...

“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord”. These words are more than simply a saying on a plaque or poster. They come right...

Do you remember the movie “Raiders of the Ark”? It was a very popular movie with Indiana Jones as the hero. In that movie, the Ark of...

This week’s readings continue the teachings on the blessed Eucharist. In our first reading we have the great prophet Elijah, who is...

Often times I encourage people to underline key passages in their bibles. This week is no exception. St. John chapter 6 is an incredible...

Occasionally I may write something that causes people to squirm a little. This week is no different. As we read sacred scripture, there...

Often in the summer people plan out their vacations and long for a time of rest and refreshment. We all need these times not only to...

Often when reflecting on the weeks scriptures, I am reminded of walking into a diamond mine. Everywhere you turn there are gems to be...

Sometimes being in ministry is not easy. At first we are often all fired up and excited to be serving the Lord. However, as time ticks...

Every now and then we tend to put Jesus into a nice little box. Some say He was just a good man, or that He is like all the other world...