Click here for daily readings A phrase from today's Gospel really caught my attention: "Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock." It reminded me of a time back in 2011, when I had left the comforts of the

Click here for daily readings In today’s Gospel we learn the value of participating in the work of our Lord. We learn that even when Jesus has taken time to heal many people, there is work He wants to involve us in, things He wants to do for others. Jesus is concerned about the crowd,

Click here for daily readings As we begin to approach the great season when we celebrate the birth of the Christ-child among us, we may be tempted to look forward in anticipation. Only 22 more days until Christmas Eve! I can’t wait for that family party in two weeks! I am so excited to see

Click here for daily reading When I read today’s Gospel, I was struck by the centurion’s response. At first, he only tells Jesus about his servant’s paralysis. He doesn’t ask for healing. Jesus is the one who offers to help saying, “I will come and cure him”. The centurion responds by almost rejecting the offer,

Click here for daily readings As we enter the first week of Advent, we hear in Matthew’s Gospel, “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” This is a familiar verse and one that we might be tempted to gloss over. Yet, Advent is an invitation to a

Click here for daily readings Today’s Gospel offers us a tender reading for the day before Advent: Be on guard. Don’t be lulled into sleep. Let not dissipation and worry take you captive. Hold carefully and warmly those places in your heart that break - the disappointments, the losses, the depressing burdens. Be alert. The

Click here for daily readings “It smells like it’s gonna snow.” If you haven’t lived in a four-season climate, that comment may sound strange, but those who have experienced winter know the distinct fragrance that tells them what’s coming. As the seasons change, there is a change in the air. The frozen ground of winter

Click here for daily readings What a blessing to be able to share a few thoughts with you on Thanksgiving Day!  Our Gospel begins with Jesus walking to Jerusalem, minding His own business, when ten lepers approach Him as he enters a village. They shout from a safe distance, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!”

Click here for daily readings One virtue I really strive to instill in my children is gratitude. I can’t tell you how many times I have asked them to say thank you when they are given something or to stop grumbling about small inconveniences and be thankful for what they have. Another small tradition we