Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time – February 12, 2022
In contrast to past kings of Israel who divided and disregarded the needs of the people, Jesus sees their deep hunger and responds to their deepest needs – food for their bodies and a reminder of the way God blesses the little we have and makes it more than enough.
Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time – February 5, 2022
Today’s readings give us a roadmap for navigating through times of great difficulty when it seems like its all just “too much.”
Reflections on the Word: Christmas Mass During the Night – December 25, 2021
The Gospel from St. Luke reminds us that the historical time of Christ’s birth was filled with social unrest and dislocation. But it is in the midst of these challenges that God becomes present in the flesh to us.
2021 Activities Summary from My Work at the USCCB
Many developments in my work supporting ministry education and formation at the U.S. bishops’ conference continue to be shaped by the work of many leaders in our Church today, and offer new hope and promise in the midst of our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reflections on the Word: Advent Weekday – December 18, 2021
Many times we look back on the Christmas story and romanticize it. In fact, it was in no way an easy or certain journey for Joseph and Mary. Their story and their faithful courage in responding to God gives us strength as we ourselves move through often uncertain times.
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