Episodes
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A Lesson From the Wise...
Wise People Still Seek Him. Epiphany (with a capital E) is celebrated twelve days after Christmas. We rejoice that Jesus came for the benefit of ALL humanity. The Magi represent the people of the world who believe that Jesus is The Messiah. Anyone who seeks Him and has faith in Him will not be…
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Goals Through the Lords Eyes
Mary, Mother of our Family We learn a lot from our parents, and for many of us our mother plays a critical role in making us the people we become. For young children, a mother is literally a source of life. Moms teach first words, catch us when we fall, and maybe even teach us how to pray. Moms…
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Celebrate Wherever You Are
The Prince of Peace Wants It To Happen Again During the height of the Second World War there was a prisoner-of-war camp near the town of Warrington, England. Like all English towns during the war years, Warrington was blacked out at night to avert possible German air attacks. When Christmas...
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Don't Miss Christmas Favored One
Hail Mary, Full of Grace In this world, we experience a whirlwind of change. How do we envision our future in the midst of this? During Advent, we can look to a woman who also experienced change. Mary, the mother of Jesus, completely surrendered herself to God’s will. She had to convince herself,...
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Be A Team Player
O Come Emmanuel, May We Recognize You. Today’s gospel begins with John the Baptist sending his disciples to Jesus. They are supposed to ask Jesus if He is the Messiah. Isn’t that a little bit odd? John already knew the answer. Why did he send them to ask Jesus? Like any really good teacher, John...
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Gotcha
O Come Emmanuel, May We Rekindle Your Spirit. In today’s gospel, John the Baptist admonishes the Pharisees and Sadducees (the learned men of the day). He basically tells them that saying you are a believer is not the same as living as a believer. Advent is a good time for us to do our own...
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Don't Get Skunked
We Do Not Need to Live in Fear If We Trust in God. We sometimes worry too much about the future. This is especially true in our modern age of near-instant communication. Hostage situation in Utah? We know it within minutes. Terrorist kidnapping in the Middle East? We get play-by-play updates.…
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Finishing Strong...
Our True Home is Heaven When you check in for a flight, one crucial piece of information guides every decision you will make on your trip. This bit of data is rarely overlooked because it determines the flight you board, where your baggage ends up, and what part of the airport you walk (or, if…
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Desire Matches Desire
Are We on the Right Path? We are all children of God and followers of Jesus. Yet sometimes, our actions are less than Christian. Whether at work, school, or in the community, there are times when we compromise our Christian beliefs. We may have an employer who harasses a co-worker, yet we turn a...
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Seeing the Big Picture...
The Lord Hears The Cry of The Poor Throughout the Bible, rich men are often portrayed as evil ones who take advantage of the poor. Other stories commend those who have little yet share it with others. Does that mean God favors the poor over everyone else? Will those of us who have some material...
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Battle Then...Battle Now
How Does Goodness Triumph? We are immersed in an imperfect world. Evil abounds and the devil is always looking for new recruits. How do we fight that battle? What do we need to do so goodness will triumph? Today’s gospel shows us one type of ammunition for our arsenal: persistence for what is...
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Be Grateful!
In everything, give thanks to God. Our God is a merciful God. He shows compassion to all those who seek Him. We see this in today’s gospel. Ten lepers cried out to Jesus and all ten were healed. Jesus did not ask for credentials or promises or payment. Yet only one returned to give thanks for his...
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The Difference Maker?
There is Little Room for God in a Selfish Heart. In today’s gospel, Lazarus is “invisible” to the rich man. The rich man is so focused on his own wants and pleasures, he ignores the needs of those around him. Even after the rich man dies, he does not change his selfish heart. The rich man’s...
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You Are Fired?
We must fight against injustices. The first reading today speaks of wealthy merchants taking advantage of the poor. Does that sound familiar? Even today, thousands of years later, the poor are often preyed on by others. The world is an imperfect place. In our role as Christians, we strive to not…
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Ship-wrecked?
Make Us Whole Again. In general, patience is not our strongest virtue. Our impatience, often coupled with a lack of humility, causes us to sin. Our relationship with God is damaged. How do we make it whole? How do we mend the brokenness within us so that we are made whole? The young son in…
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Still Too Busy?
A disciple is a living sacrifice. In today’s gospel, Jesus describes the three kinds of sacrifices needed to be His disciple. First, we must put our relationship with God above all others. Jesus speaks of “hating” those with whom we have strong connections. Jesus’ words here are not meant to be...
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Humble Thyself in the Site of the Lord
The One Who Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted. In today’s parable about a wedding feast, Jesus teaches that the more humble we are, the more favor we will have with God. This makes sense since the more humble we are, the more we must rely on God and recognize Him in our lives and the lives of…
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Good News? or Bad News? You choose!
Who will be saved? It is very clear that God wants everyone to be saved. Isaiah, in today’s first reading, reiterates God’s message, “I come to gather nations of every language...brothers and sisters from all the nations…” This is why Jesus was incarnated. God gives us life in abundance and…
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The Race Is On.....
I Have Come to Set the Earth on Fire. At first glance, today’s gospel doesn’t sound like Jesus at all. He tells the disciples that He is bringing a lot of division, not peace. Wait...how can that be? Jesus is all about getting along, turning the other cheek and living in harmony. I think we need…
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The Hall of Faith - Whats your story?
Be vigilant, faithful and prudent. The parables in today’s gospel explain three important attributes to which all Christians should aspire. First, we must be vigilant. This means we must be watchful, prepared, and always alert for the coming of the Lord. Like the servants in the parable, we do…
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What's In That Barn?
The Lord Reveals His majestic glory. Many years ago, the famous sculptor Alexander (Sandy) Calder attended an event. All around him, people were whispering and pointing. A little boy in the group wanted to know what was going on. Someone leaned down and told him that the man over there was the...
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Straight From the Heart...
Pray Persistently. Pray for Others. There are some people who devote their lives to prayer. Monks and many religious people spend most of their day in supplication to the Lord on behalf of others. Many people pray together, humbly asking for God’s grace. There are several groups who gather as one...
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The Greatest Challenge is.....
Do I serve the Lord with gladness? Today’s readings provide two very different approaches to serving God. In the first reading, Abraham eagerly runs out to meet the travelers (the Lord in disguise). He humbly pleads with them to stay and rest awhile. Abraham tells the men he will bring them a...
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Feeling Low and Unwanted...
Who is my neighbor? The parable of The Good Samaritan is a familiar one. Even very young Catholics can recite the story and pick out the Samaritan as the hero. Have you ever noticed that when Jesus asked the scholar to identify the victim’s neighbor, the scholar does not say, “the Samaritan”? He…
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Do You View Things Politically or Biblically? Your Approach Makes A Difference
How do we answer His call? Christians are called by God to be His disciples. As unique individuals, we differ in the way we answer His call. There are those who readily agree to do things and then never follow through. They make plans and cancel. They “flake” without a second thought. Is this how...
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Father's Day...God the source of Fatherhood
He is our Sustenance. Today we focus our attention on the love and goodness of God in providing sustenance for His people in both natural and miraculous ways. We often think of God feeding our spirits, allowing us to grow in His ways. However, God also provides physical nourishment for His...
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Who Will Go? God said, He Would
God is Love, Peace, and Unity. Today is the feast of The Most Holy Trinity. We celebrate the triune nature of our God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. If I had to use one word to describe each of these divine persons, I would choose love, peace, and unity. God the Father is love. He created all...
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Birthday Blessings 1989 times to You
We are infused with the Holy Spirit. Most of us are very attached to our phones. They help us keep track of our busy lives. They can guide us to our favorite coffee spots, allow us to stay in touch with others, and identify the person at our door as friend or foe. We check our phones many times...
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YOU are my witness...Job Description
He ascended into heaven. Today we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. Forty days after preaching, teaching, and appearing to His apostles during the Easter Season, Jesus ascended into heaven, in His human form, to sit at the right hand of God. That must have been an amazing sight for the…
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Peace Out...Hats Off
Weekend Reflection - My peace I give to you. In today’s gospel, Jesus gives the disciples two gifts. The first is the promise of the Holy Spirit. The second is His peace. Now this was not just a wish for them to have a nice day. Jesus gives the disciples a profound inner peace that reveals they…
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Walking Billboard? Do They Recognize Your Love
God Makes All Things New. Spring is a time of rebirth. Seeds that have been dormant through the winter are sprouting. In the animal world, babies are born. Today’s readings are all about new creations. In the first reading, the apostles report that God worked through them to welcome Gentiles into...
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The Art of Hearing His Voice
My sheep hear My voice. The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. We acknowledge that Jesus is our Shepherd, and we are His sheep. He loves, teaches, and protects us. Our role is to hear, trust and follow Him. We live in a society that constantly bombards us with...
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We Are Drawn To The Heart of Jesus
Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. We second guess our decisions. We lose confidence in our skills. We slide back into old behaviors because we are insecure in our abilities to move forward. Peter and the disciples face the same doubts in today’s gospel. When Jesus appears to the disciples...
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Got Your Ticket?
Peace be with you. Fear. Disappointment. Surprise. Shock. Joy. Worry. Hope. These are just a few of the emotions that the disciples of Jesus experienced in the days following Holy Thursday. It was a time of chaos. Jesus, was arrested, beaten, and put to death. Then He disappeared from the tomb....
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The Eucharist is the Resurrected Jesus, Full of Hope
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ has changed the world for all those who believe. What an incredible revelation it must have been to those first disciples when they came upon the empty tomb! All of the pieces started to fall into place. They began to comprehend, not only the divinity of Jesus…
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Our God Surprises Us Yet Again...
Holy Saturday Homily
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Where Do You Stand With Death?
Good Friday
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Where do you go to be loved and receive love? Real Presence
priesthood, Eucharist, call to service
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Death Sentence For Life
Jesus, remember me in Your kingdom. And so it begins. This is Holy Week—the final days in the earthly life of Jesus Christ. His life of obedience brought Him suffering and exaltation. His story can also be our story. Jesus never questioned God’s plan. He lived and died in obedience to God. We…
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Mercy Given to Her, but What About Him?
Who am I to judge? Our society is often very judgmental. If you are not wearing the “right” clothes or driving the “right” car, you don’t belong in certain neighborhoods. Homeless people should “just get a job”. Members of the opposite political party are “misguided idiots”. Addictions are…
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A Good Good Father We Must Serve
Let’s reconcile and move forward. To reconcile means to restore harmony and make good again. This means that prior to reconciling, there is discord and conflict. After reconciliation, there is peace in the soul. Before reconciliation, there is stress and heartache. How do we move from “before” to...
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Repenting is an Action That Follows From Believing
Repent today and bear fruit. Procrastination is a common human trait. We often put off doing things that are hard or uncomfortable. We hope that by waiting until tomorrow (or the next day or the day after that), the need will disappear and we won’t have to act after all. Repenting for our sins is...
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St. Joseph - All Origins of Fatherhood begin with God the Father
we pray for all fathers who represent us as a father figure, that they will reclaim their fatherhood modeled on the example of St. Joseph who sought God the Father.
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Be Transfigured - one day at a time
Be transfigured—one day at a time Today’s gospel reading is one with which we should become very familiar. Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James and John. He appears in dazzling white with Elijah and Moses. God proclaims that Jesus is His Son. In these moments, Jesus changes from being just a...
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To Battle Know Yourself And the Enemy
God Is Stronger Than Any Temptation. Temptations are a fact of life. Our world is full of them. Everyone is tempted. It can be the urge to have a second piece of pie, the thought of cheating to pass a test, or the craving for another hit of narcotics. Some temptations are avoided. Some are not…
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The Purpose of Lent Ash Wednesday
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Standards for Others and Self
Think = True Helpful Inspiring Necessary Kind The words we use reveal our hearts. There is power in our words. They can be inspirational to build others up, or discouraging to tear or destroy others. Jesus tells us that whatever is in our hearts will reveal itself in our words. Good produces good...
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Expert Advice
We Are His Messengers Despite Our Imperfections God speaks to us in many different ways. Perhaps you hear God in the quiet of the sunrise. Or maybe you feel His presence during your prayer time. Many see the face of God in the people they meet or in particular family members. Each encounter with...
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Back to the Basics
Love must always be inclusive. Jesus was never afraid to go against the norms of society when injustices were present. In today’s gospel, He speaks very frankly to those with Him in the synagogue. He tells them that they are not the only ones who are deserving of God’s graces. This shocked and...
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Everyone Love A Little Wine or Red Eye!
Jesus transforms us. In today’s gospel, our blessed Mother, Mary, has a dilemma. She can allow the bridegroom to suffer great embarrassment when the wine runs out or she can talk to Jesus and do something about it. At first, it appears that Jesus doesn’t want to get involved. But then He…
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