Reflections

The Magi Honored Christ, As Must We

When I was first married, we worked in my wife’s family greenhouses over Christmas break. It was a pleasant time, the sun and the warmth under the glass. We were not moving poinsettias around. Mostly we were working with immature [read more...]

This New Year, Strive to Imitate The Holy Family

Feast of the Holy Family–2020 Today we celebrate the beautiful feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The Son of God, Jesus Christ, came into the world and was born of a virgin, whose name was Mary. He was raised [read more...]

We Celebrate a Year of St. Joseph

A Year of St Joseph On December 8th, Pope Francis announced a Year of St Joseph, as an honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as of the patron of Universal Church   This year we are celebrating the [read more...]

Second Sunday of Advent: Quiet Prayer and Penance

2nd Sunday of Advent – Year B Many people like to fantasize about the end of the world. Movies like Armageddon and The Day After present apocalyptical visions of the aftermath of nuclear holocaust or tidal waves. We like to [read more...]

Advent Begins: Prepare For Jesus’ Coming

1st Sunday of Advent – Year B I would like to wish you all a happy new year! Today is the first day of a new liturgical year in the Catholic Church, and in today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about His [read more...]

Thanksgiving Reflection: Faith and Gratitude

On Thanksgiving Day, we gather together as a parish and as a nation to thank God for all of the good He has done for us. Each of today’s readings speaks of gratitude to God. But, in order to be [read more...]

The Currency of the Divine Economy

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A The gospel accounts of last weekend, this weekend and next weekend are from the 24th and 25th chapters of Matthew. The teachings presented in them by Christ are his last ones before [read more...]

Opening Our Hearts To Those In Need

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A The example from today’s Gospel of the master who gave his servants different talents reminds us that God is always giving good things to us, and we must share them with others. [read more...]

Keep Vigil, Be Ready; We Know not the Day nor Hour

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year A  Unlike other places in this country, Chicago has four seasons. We have a short springtime when everything comes alive and is fresh; the sun shines and life seems full of hope. When [read more...]

Father Arthur Reflects on All Saints, All Souls Days

Today’s Gospel presents us with special program of life according to the eight beatitudes. Jesus truly lived according to the beatitudes: He was poor in spirit; He mourned; He was meek; He longed for righteousness; He was merciful; He was [read more...]