Reflections of a Roman Catholic Priest
Click here to see this weekend's readings. In our readings this weekend, we hear about fear. We might be a little confused, though. Because in the Gospel reading, Jesus tells us to not be afraid, but He also tells us to be afraid. So what’s going on? Which one is it? Should we fear, or... Continue Reading →
Click here for the readings of the day At this point in the Gospel of Matthew, we are in the middle of a long series of Jesus’ teachings to His disciples. In these teachings, Jesus explains how to live in right relationship with God, with ourselves, and with one another. His teaching for us today... Continue Reading →
Click here for this weekend's readings. In all of the readings today, we see the heart of God burning with desire for us. His heart is moved with pity for us because we are troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. He desires that we might belong to Him and He to us. There... Continue Reading →
Today was my “re-birth day” twenty-nine years ago. I am so grateful to my parents for giving me the greatest gift any parent could give their child: the gift of faith through Christian baptism. I have been buried with Christ by baptism into death, so that as He was raised from the dead by the... Continue Reading →
We celebrate today the memorial of St. John Vianney, patron of all priests. The Office of Readings of the Liturgy of the Hours includes this beautiful reflection from the saint on what he calls the “glorious duty of man.” From the Catechetical Instructions by Saint John Mary Vianney, priest(Catechisme sur la prière: A. Monnin, Esprit... Continue Reading →
Image: Hattiesburg Community Church When do the Lord’s plans for us run out? Does He stop doing ‘new things’ after our eightieth birthday? Surely ninety is too old for His mercies to still be new every morning? Clearly, though, this is not the Biblical witness. Think of Abraham and Sarah. Think of Zechariah and Elizabeth.... Continue Reading →
St. Thomas Aquinas "Wisdom from above is first of all innocent. It is also peaceable, lenient, docile, rich in sympathy and the kindly deeds that are its fruits, impartial and sincere. The harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace."-James 3:17-18 What is wisdom? It seems to be one of those... Continue Reading →
Image: ©Kevin Carden/Goodsalt.com We have a very wow-worthy faith. There are so many truths of our faith that move our hearts and minds with endless awe and wonder. One of these awe-some truths that the Church presents us with during the Easter Season is given in Romans 8:11- "The Spirit of him who raised Jesus... Continue Reading →
The Cry of an Anguished Lover: A reflection on Genesis chapter 3 “Where are you?” The great tragedy of the human race… Man turning away from his Divine Lover in pursuit of lesser loves. Bishop Robert Barron once reflected on this Fall, calling the question of God in the Garden the “cry of an anguished... Continue Reading →
My child, You’ve fallen once more on your journey. You were quite pleased and thankful for the progress, by the grace of God, you were making before that moment came. Always be wary that your thankfulness does not turn into pride, for it is at that moment when you forget your dependence on God and... Continue Reading →
Total Surrender 