In this week’s reading, a woman named Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. She was busy serving her visitors while her sister Mary sat and listened to Jesus. Jesus then said “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and […]

In this week’s Reading we are reminded of the love Jesus wants us to share with others. Lk 10:25-37 “You shall love the Lord, your God,with all your heart,with all your being,with all your strength,and with all your mind,and your neighbor as yourself.” Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy seasonand find ways we […]

In this week’s Gospel Jesus appoints others to spread his word and share the good news that “The kingdom of God is at hand for you.”Lk 10:1-12, 17-20  When we listen, let us comfort with your word. We may be the only Bible that people ever read. When we talk, let it all whisper of […]

This week we are reminded of Jesus’s Gospel words“If anyone wishes to come after me,he must deny himselfand take up his cross daily and follow me.” These words remind us of the commitment needed to truly follow Jesus. We should say a daily prayer, and most importantly follow his example to love and help our […]

This week’s Gospel has a simple message:Jesus loves you. Follow him. Jesus said:My sheep hear my voice;I know them, and they follow me.I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” (Jn 10:27-30) Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy seasonand find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks not only that we love him, but to help others learn to love and follow Jesus as well. Jesus said to him the third time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and […]

This Lenten season, we are reminded when the Pharisees brought a woman accused of adultery to Jesus. (Jn 8:1-11) He told the crowd “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her”.One by one they left and Jesus forgave the woman. This Lenten season we are […]

This Lenten season, we are reminded of the parable of the Prodigal Son who returned to his father. (Lk 15:1-3, 11-32) …Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found…” This Lenten season we are reminded that […]

This Lenten season, we are reminded of the parable of the fig tree that bore no fruit. (Lk 13:1-9) …Then a gardner replied, “Sir, leave it for this year also, and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it;it may bear fruit in the future..” This Lenten season we are reminded that God […]

This Lenten season, we are reminded when Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. (Lk 9:28b-36) …Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” This Lenten week we are reminded to pray as a family, especially for the people of […]

As we enter this Lenten season, we recall the 40 days of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness (Lk 4:1-13) The story of Jesus’ time in the desert is always read on the first Sunday of Lent as a reminder that we are each called to explore our own temptations and the deserts within us […]

This week we reflect on Luke 6:27-38 where Jesusasks us to first clarify our own priorities in order to help others.None of us will have perfect “vision,” but we should seek continually to clarify what we do see. Jesus told his disciples a parable “How can you say to your brother,‘Brother, let me remove that splinter […]

This week we reflect on Luke Lk 6:27-38 where Jesusencourages us to love others even when it seems difficult. “Love your enemies and do good to them,and lend expecting nothing back;then your reward will be greatand you will be children of the Most High” Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy seasonand find […]

This week we reflect on Luke 6:17,20-26 where Jesus spoke to a large crowd. ““Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours… But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.” At the heart of this Gospel is the manner of life that makes present the […]

This week we reflect on Luke 5:1-11 where Jesus said to Simon,“Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men”When they brought their boats to the shore,they left everything and followed him. We usually think repentance means turning from sinfulness toward God. And, indeed, this is the point of other readings. The gospel, however, […]

This week we look at the Corinthian passage about love. This stirring anthem is often heard at weddings, sometimes at wakes, and can bring tears to our eyes. It reminds us to love others as God has loved us. Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Love is patient, love is kind.It is not jealous, it is not pompous,It is […]

This week we reflect on Luke’s account ofJesus reading the scrolls at the synagogue who then said“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke tells us Jesus had a clear understanding of his mission and the power of the Holy Spirit. Luke also understood his own mission was to share this good news. […]

This week is The Epiphany of the Lord.On this holy day let’s remember those who have traveled far and wide to seek out the Lord, that we might follow their example and honor him as well. Lord,please give us their kind of courage.Let us follow you and your starsand find you at the endof all […]

This week we recall the day Jesus attended a wedding that ran out of wine. He responded by having the servers draw water from jars and discover they had the finest wine for their guests. Jesus used this and other events to reveal his glory,and from these events the disciples faith grew as well.Jn 2:1-11 […]

We continue the year remembering the dayJohn baptized Jesus with water…. After all the people had been baptizedand Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon himin bodily form like a dove.And a voice came from heaven,“You are my beloved Son;with you I am well pleased.”Lk 3:15-16 […]