Tag Archive: #reflection

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...]

The Second Week of Advent: LOVE

The second week, the single candle seems feeble and lonely.  It reminds us of the faithful all over the world who are living in isolation or hostility.

The First Week of Advent: HOPE

The first week, the single candle seems feeble and lonely.  It reminds us of the faithful all over the world who are living in isolation or hostility. Advent Wreath Blessing: With hands joined the prayer of blessing is said: Lord [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...]

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...]

Make the Greatest Commandment Your Life’s Foundation

Reflection – 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time –Year A  My brothers and sisters, in today’s Gospel we hear the scholars of the law ask Jesus what the greatest commandment is. They were trying to test Jesus. How? The scholars of [read more...]