Tag Archive: #reflection

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...]

How to Skip Purgatory

We all want to be saints, but the struggle against sin and selfishness can feel overwhelming. There may be days where we might feel satisfied simply making it to purgatory rather than entering the pearly gates. But is this lukewarm [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...]

Forgiveness

What is forgiveness exactly? Maybe if we really knew what it meant, we’d be more willing to show it. Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees [read more...]

God’s Love, Patience and Mercy

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C  God’s patience is like a thick cord connected tightly to us. God never tires of our weakness or of us. Like the Good and Merciful Father of the Gospel, God takes us [read more...]

Carriers of the Cross

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C My brothers and sisters, in Sunday’s Gospel Jesus addresses a very demanding teaching to the crowds: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and [read more...]

Did You Forget Who You Are?

The Gospel is the power of God for salvation to all who believe. Without the Gospel, we forget who we are. An atheistic worldview offers no hope for this world. An atheistic worldview offers young people, unknowingly, to a spirit [read more...]

Featured Video: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

As we celebrate the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary this Thursday, listen to Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the traditions surrounding Mary’s life and how she is a role model of humility for Christians. If you [read more...]

Do You Disagree with God?

It may be old news, but it’s still so good. You cannot earn God’s love or your salvation. It is a free and unmerited gift. And while it is free, it didn’t come cheap. Almighty God bankrupted heaven to show [read more...]