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…

22nd Sunday of the Year

THE WHOLE PASSAGE from which today’s Gospel is taken deals with people eating together. The Kingdom…

22nd Sunday of the Year – It’s possible to experience God’s joy

Introduction We are in a country villa of the upper class of a big city of…

21st Sunday of the Year

  The readings today seem to be about salvation and the question of the villager is…

21st Sunday of the Year

“Lord, will those who are saved be few?” “Strive to enter by the narrow door; for…