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Matthew 16:21–27 In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” These are strong words. We…

I have to make a confession to you; I’ve thought about this Gospel for years!  I wondered why Jesus chose Peter for this job of leading His Church. Only lately…

Let’s begin looking at today’s Gospel by walking in the sandals of the woman from Cana. She is desperate to find help for her child, who is apparently suffering from…

Sometimes you see a collection of funny church signs. Here’s one that always makes me laugh: Sunday’s text for the sermon will be “Jesus Walks on Water.” Wednesday’s Bible study…

Isaiah 55:1-3 Romans 8:35,37-39 Matthew 14:13-21 Let us gather around the food, Let us go bearing the bread, carrying the cup, Laying the table for a hungry world. Nearly 50…

Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 • Romans 8:26-27 • Matthew 13:24-43:“Let both grow together until the harvest.” (Mt 13:30) The readings for this Sunday invite us to contemplate anew the mystery of…

Gen 49: 29-32; 50 15-26 and Matthew 10: 24-33 Today’s readings are interesting juxtapositions. The story of Joseph is of a family riddled with secrets and lies. Then the Gospel…

Today’s readings offer comfort, even joy. 0ur savior, our teacher, has come to us, not just riding on a donkey but riding on the foal of a donkey. He is…

The name Elisha means “God is salvation,” and Elisha, the prophet in the first reading, is recognized in Jewish, Christian and Islamic texts as a prophet of God. Elisha’s ministry…

Matthew 10:26-33 “Fear no one,” we just heard read at the beginning of today’s Gospel. Jesus said to the Twelve, “Fear no one.” To back up this command, to give…

Exodus 19:2-6         Romans 5:6-11         Matt 9:36-10:8 This year the Gospel of Matthew had been leading us through the mysteries of life and…

I suspect that a goodly number of Catholics will go to church today just because it is their obligation. Maybe they will pray a little or mutter a few responses.…