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Tree Climbing

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time–Year C  The hero of this Sunday’s Gospel, Zacchaeus the chief tax collector, was considered a great—but short—sinner. This, however, did not stop Zacchaeus from seeking out Jesus. Like the crowd in today’s Gospel, we might [read more...]

Pharisee or Tax Collector?

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C St. Luke, the author of today’s Gospel, addresses Jesus’ message to those who are self-righteous and despise others. I would like to ask you all if you consider yourselves Pharisees? Obviously, I [read more...]

Humility: Key to God’s Heart

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C There is one judge—the greatest and most just judge—about whom we often forget: God. Every day we stand before Him and plead our cause. Maybe you are feeling sick and want to [read more...]

Thoughtful Thankfulness

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C This Sunday’s Gospel shows us that God intervenes in our lives, but He does not intervene according to our plans. No miracle is exactly like another; each miracle is unique. While we [read more...]

“Increase Our Faith”

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C  Every week I celebrate funeral Masses for parishioners who have passed away. These events always give me much to think about, but especially the fact that life is very fragile. We never [read more...]

Don’t Wait (Until It’s Too Late)

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C  The first reading for this Sunday tells us that the people were of Joseph. What does this mean? “Joseph” is the son of Jacob, who had a coat of many colors and [read more...]

Our Greatest Goal

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year C The steward in this Sunday’s Gospel is an interesting character. Since he squandered his master’s property, we can conclude that he is not a trustworthy person. The steward is not really interested [read more...]

An Exchange of Divine Love

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – Year C One day, as St. Augustine walked along the seashore deep in thought in an effort to understand the mystery of the Holy Trinity, he saw a little child running back [read more...]

Holy Spirit, Changer of Plans

Pentecost Sunday The fifty days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday are one great feast—one Magnificent Day of Lord. Pentecost Sunday is the fulfillment of the Paschal Mystery: the Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. The descent of the Holy [read more...]

The Power of HOPE

The Ascension of the Lord – Year C After Jesus ascended into Heaven, the Apostles returned to Jerusalem with great joy. Strikingly, the Apostles were not sad after Jesus seemingly left them. The Apostles’ joy flowed from their hope—hope that [read more...]