Humility
Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one...
Season of Joy
Today's Season of Joy reflection on Ephesians 1 verses 17-23 is by Jane Newberry. Many years ago, Jane married her wonderful high school sweet heart.
Season of Joy
Today’s Season of Joy reflection is by Rachel K. Forton Originally from Des Moines Iowa, Rachel is a wife and mother of two beautiful children, spiritual director, retreat...
Come, Spirit of Truth
Revelation from God comes to us in ways that we can understand. Jesus tells us below, the Spirit will guide us to truth, even if we don't know what it all means.
Presenting a Vulnerable God
The Gospel of the presentation portrays Jesus as a vulnerable child presented to the Lord and marked for glory in the words of Simeon and Anna. Today's homily features works of...
Addressing the Abuse Crisis
Fr. Michael shares words, thoughts and suggested actions from Pope Francis, Cardinal Cupich and his own Jesuit superior Fr.
Ornaments of Grace - St. Jude
Behold the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; as king he shall reign and govern wisely, he shall do what is just and right in the...
They Gave Two Doves For Jesus
After 40 days, Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to God in the Temple. Upon receiving him back they were obliged to offer a sacrifice, and because they were poor, they gave two...
Ornaments of Grace - St. Matthew
There was a man who had two sons. He approached the elder and said, “Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.” The son replied, “I am on my way, sir;” but he never went.
St. Jude the Apostle - Ornaments of Grace
Jeremiah 23:5-6 Behold the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; as king he shall reign and govern wisely, he shall do what is just...
St. Angela of Foligno - Ornaments of Grace
Today's Ornament of Grace for Sunday of the Fourth Week of Advent is St. Angela Foligno.
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Ornaments of Grace
Today's Ornament of Grace for Monday of the Third Week of Advent is Our Lady of Guadalupe. Zechariah 2:14-17 Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion!
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Ornaments of Grace
Today's Ornament of Grace for Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent is Our Lady of Guadalupe. Zechariah 2:14-17 Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion!
Ornaments of Grace - St John, Apostle and Evangelist
This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked upon and our hands have touched – we speak...