Lots of promises are being made during this election cycle. But complaints have been leveled at…
Tag: Year C
23rd Sunday of the Year
”If anyone comes to me without turning his back on his father and mother, his wife…
23rd Sunday of the Year
“GREAT CROWDS ACCOMPANIED JESUS on his way…” Many of our famous personalities today feed off the…
23rd Sunday of the Year – The Cross: A disgrace becomes a sign of glory
Introduction The saying of a desert father is famous: “The time will come when men will…
Birthday of the Blessed Virgin
Clearly there is no historical record of the birth of Mary. The Church does believe, however,…
Birthday of the Blessed Virgin
Most of us have heard the story of the businessman who had to take a plane…
22nd Sunday of the Year – When You Go to A Banquet….
Today’s Gospel contains two teachings of similar styles. Both start with when, “When you go to…
22nd Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
I have to admit to an initial discomfort at today’s gospel. Luke tells us Jesus has…
22nd Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
These days of long work hours, commutes and children’s after-school activities really put a strain on…
22nd Sunday of the Year
One of the parishioners of St. Augustine asked him this question: “Father, what are the most…