Feast of the Assumption of Mary

Today’s feast celebrates the special place that Mary has in the life of the Church. This…

20th Sunday of the Year

At first glance the extract from St Luke’s Gospel set before us today is probably seen…

20th Sunday of the Year

The consuming fire of the Lord’s love and mercy has been cast upon the earth through…

20th Sunday of the Year

Gospel Summary In this passage Jesus speaks of the meaning of his life. To fulfill his…

20th Sunday of the Year – I came to cast fire upon the earth

Background: The Gospel today continues the emphasis on urgency in the message of Jesus. He is…

20th Sunday of the Year – Run the Race

Message: Run the race – keep participating in the sacraments, especially Holy Mass. In today’s second…

20th Sunday of the Year – Fire on Earth–St. Gianna Berretta Molla

“I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already…

20th Sunday of the Year

A priest was getting on a bus. Somehow his shoe came off and fell into the…

20th Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2

Jesus has turned his face to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), with his disciples following behind. On the way…

20th Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS

I thought Jesus was supposed to bring peace to us? Isn’t that what the angels announced…