When I was in Indiana this weekend I had the opportunity to listen to my uncle preach. A retired pastor and now 80 years old, he does not get around as easily as he once did. His body may be slowing down but his mind is sharp and clear. His ability to illuminate God’s wordContinue reading “Tuesday March 10”
Category Archives: Catholic Reflections
Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent
I just returned from a long weekend in my hometown in Indiana. I made the trip with my second son, and it was a rare treat to spend so much time with him on the road trip. We had the chance to visit with my parents, uncle, brothers, mother-in-law and sisters-in-law and various nieces andContinue reading “Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent”
Servant Leadership
When Jesus was walking the earth, his country was under occupation. The Romans were the enforcers of his day, and intimidation was their specialty. When Jesus speaks of the rulers of this world he is speaking from the personal experience of living under an authoritarian government. At the end of today’s gospel (Mt 20:17-28), JesusContinue reading “Servant Leadership”
Cure for Gloom and Doom
Today is March 3 and here in the Mid-Atlantic we had some fresh snow last night. This morning it is raining and gloomy out. The readings for today are not improving my mood. Isaiah (1:10, 16-20) addresses the leaders of Sodom and Gomorrah and chastens them to “cease doing evil; learn to do good… ifContinue reading “Cure for Gloom and Doom”
Carrying On
Lenten reflections from the point of view of a parent and grandparent of those in the LGBTQ community.
Lent 2023, First Reading
Second Sunday of Lent Genesis 12: 1-4 “The Lord said to Abram: ‘Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you. “ I have been asked, in my life, toContinue reading “Lent 2023, First Reading”
Lent 2023 First Reading
Saturday of the first week Moses speaks to the people in Deuteronomy 26: 16-19. The Study Bible says it is a, “ completion and explanation of the law proclaimed on Mount Sinai.” “And today the Lord is making this agreement with you: you are to be a people peculiarly his own, as he promised you;Continue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”
Lent 2023 First Reading
Friday of the First Week of Lent Today we hear from the prophet Ezekiel, of “dry bones” fame. He is the first Jewish person to receive the call to prophesy outside the Holy Land. The children of Israel are captives in Babylon. Ezekiel says, “If the wicked man turns away from all the sins heContinue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”
Lent 2023 First Reading
Wednesday of the first week of Lent The first reading today is from the book of Jonah. A little background information is helpful for understanding. This story was written in the 5th century before Christ. The Study Bible notes that, “Jonah is a disobedient prophet.” He was running away from God’s commission when he wasContinue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”
Lent 2023 First Reading
Tuesday of the first week of Lent “An invitation to Grace” is the heading in the Study Bible that precedes the verses for today. Isaiah 55: 10-11 says, “Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down And do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful,Continue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”
The Last Lap (and what comes next) 