From this week’s Gospel Reading we are reminded to help others, just as Jesus came to serve. Jesus summoned them and said “…whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to […]

In the Gospel Jesus said to the rich man: “You are lacking in one thing. Go sell what you have and give to the poor and you will have riches in heaven; then come, follow me.” Each of us will have to ask for the gift of wisdom to know how to respond concretely to Jesus’ […]

The Gospel reminds us we can accept the kingdom of God like children, without hesitation. Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child […]

From this week’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us if anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all. Mark 9:30-37 The greatest in the Church are those who make themselves servants of all, those who serve everyone, not those who have titles. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate […]

For all victims of violence and terrorism around the world, and for their families, so that they may find comfort and peace, we pray to the Lord. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus helped a man’s daughter who was at the point of death. He said to them “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” He took the child by the hand and upon telling her to arise, she got up and walked around. Everyone was astounded.Mk 5:21-24, 35b-43 May we have the […]

Jesus cures a deaf mute in this Sunday’s reading and arouses astonishment in the crowd. Mk 7:31-37 But would the fame of these miracles really reveal God’s love for the world and its peoples? Jesus thought not. In Mark, Jesus stopped the miracles and began a new phase of his mission turning toward Jerusalem and […]