Tag Archive: #reflection

See the Star?

My brothers and sisters, in today’s Gospel we encounter three reactions to the coming of Christ. The three magi from the East did not hear of the coming of the Messiah through the appearance of an angel. Rather, they connected [read more...]

“God, What’s Your Plan for My Life?”

The angel Gabriel came to Mary and told her all about how she’d conceive and bear God’s son Jesus, and even when she asked how this could be, he elaborated. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an angel show up [read more...]

You CAN Quit Porn. Here’s How

This is not the first video on Ascension Presents about how to overcome an addiction to pornography, but it might be one of the simplest and most actionable. Since 2000, Covenant Eyes has been a leader in the online accountability [read more...]

Sign and Source of Love

What kind of meaning does the Holy Family have for contemporary families: for mothers, fathers and children? To this family belonged the Child Jesus—a Child loved by Mary and Joseph. He, along with Mary and Joseph, created a union that [read more...]

Jesus Christ is Born

Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of the Wayside, This Christmas of 2023 I come to share with you the Christmas wafer – a piece of holy bread and a symbol of the newborn Child Jesus. I come as a shepherd [read more...]

When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers

If it feels like God isn’t answering your prayers, that can be disheartening. But it can also be devastating. Fr. Mike offers the good word that your God is your loving Father who wants to give you good things. But [read more...]

Present With Us

Today is Gaudate Sunday—a day of great joy and anticipation of Jesus’ birth. Advent is more than halfway over. Christmas will soon be upon us. But, are we prepared? Are your hearts prepared for the coming of Jesus? Are you [read more...]

“See More” this Advent Season

On Wednesday evening, December 6, Father Bill Zavaski visited Our Lady of the Wayside Parish and gave a beautiful Advent Reflection entitled, “See More.” He commented on how Advent is a season of tremendous spiritual potential but, because we are [read more...]

He Will Come Again…

In today’s reading, St. Peter says that, for the Lord, one day is like a thousand years. And a thousand years is like one day. Jesus is merciful, and He gives people time for their conversion, because He wants to [read more...]

“Nuggets” of Wisdom from Father Brady

OLW Family, I’m not sure if you had the opportunity to attend the 9am Mass on Thanksgiving last week. If you missed it, you missed a wonderful reflection by Father Brady. It contained nuggets of wisdom that only Father Brady [read more...]