Articles
Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
Ecclesiastes warns us that we aren’t going to stay young forever. God calls us to enjoy the time we have left and to use that time wisely. We can do that by spending time with God, loving one another, and not putting things off.
Building Block of the Catholic Faith #4: The Stigmata of Padre Pio…on Film!
When I was young, I used to think that all the saints were from a long, long time ago, but St. Pio of Pietrelcina is a modern-day saint. You can see photos of him and even view film footage of him saying Mass!
Wednesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
When we die and go before God in heaven, will He ask us what your top score was in Minecraft? No. God cares about your what’s in your heart.
WEDNESDAY OF THE 20TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CYCLE II
God’s love is not given using the human yardstick of reward or measuring one’s self-worth. Salvation is a gift and not like the salary that workers earn. May God grant us the grace of having a cheerful heart that does not compare, compete, or complain.
Building Block of the Catholic Faith #3: The Miraculous Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The third building block of my Catholic faith is the miraculous tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Why? Because in moments of doubt, when my mind yearns for evidence of Our Lady's maternal love, her image on the tilma crosses the distance from heaven to earth. The...
FRIDAY OF THE EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Sometimes when people hear, “Take up your cross and follow me,” they think Jesus means we’re supposed to go looking for suffering. Not true! The cross comes from being faithful in the ordinary moments of our lives.
HOMILY FOR THE 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR A
Every family has its own storms; every parish has its own challenges; and each one of us carries hidden struggles. Whatever may be our experiences, let us know that even if we panic like Elijah or our faith falters like the sinking Peter, Christ is with us in the storm.
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
The story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman is fascinating, but it can be confusing. Jesus seems to be challenging her faith but He loves her response! What was it about answer that He loved?
HOMILY FOR THE MEMORIAL OF SAINTS MARTHA, MARY, AND LAZARUS
Gospel John 11:19–27 By Father Emmanuel Mbuk, MSP Dear friends in Christ, today we celebrate the memorial of Sts Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Besides the apostles whom Jesus personally called and chose, Mary, Martha and Lazarus were very close friends of Jesus; and Jesus...