Tag Archive: #reflection

Return to Church in “Thanks-giving”

The following is a soft copy of Deacon Paul Onischuk’s homily, given at the Our Lady of the Wayside School Mass on November 10, 2021. Luke 17:11-19 Let’s start off with some questions.  I believe Ms. Messina’s class is sponsoring [read more...]

Nothing to Fear

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B We are living in an unprecedented time. The entire world, nations, people, and nature are agitated. Last weekend, an event called Astroworld Festival took place, during which 8 people died. I think [read more...]

Two Small Coins

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B  My brothers and sisters, even God, who created the entire universe and each person, has the ability to be shocked by us. While Jesus sat near the treasury and watched as people [read more...]

God First: In Our Minds, Actions, and Interactions

31st Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B Everyday the Jewish people pray the Shema in the morning and the evening. Jesus Himself prayed the Shema from a young age. The Shema is this prayer: “Hear, O Israel! The LORD [read more...]

Chris Stefanick: Hold On To Those Around Your Table

In this Real Life Minute, Chris Stefanick shares the last words his mentor, Barbara Morgan said to him before she passed. She reminded him, and he reminds us, not to lose sight of what is most important in life — [read more...]

Learning to See

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year B Often in our lives we experience certain things that we do not understand. We have weaknesses that we cannot overcome. At times we might feel lost and confused; we wonder if God [read more...]

Called to Serve

During the American Revolution, a man in civilian clothes rode upon a group of soldiers who were busy pulling out a horse carriage stuck in deep mud.  Their officer was shouting instructions to them while making no attempt to help. [read more...]

God Loves You. But Did You Know He Also Respects You?

God wants to be FRIENDS with you. He makes the choice to NEED YOU in His plan of salvation. You know what that is? That’s RESPECT. And if the Creator of the universe respects you, then shouldn’t you respect yourself? [read more...]

Love Beyond Understanding

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B It is possible to know a person for many years—to even live with this person, talk to him, and share interests, one’s deepest thoughts, feelings, and hopes, and yet, suddenly, discover that [read more...]

How is Racism or Sexual Abuse Like Abortion?

How is racism like abortion? For that matter, how is it like sexual abuse? It’s because ALL of them reflect the original temptation of the serpent in the Garden of Eden—to become LIKE gods WITHOUT God. How do we defy [read more...]