The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
he Lateran Basilica is the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome (also known as the Pope). It was built during the reign of Constantine and consecrated by Pope Saint Sylvester I in 324.
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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
At the end of the day, about a half hour or so before going to bed, I usually take the opportunity to read. I’ve made it the habit to read something to relax ... something I enjoy such as science fiction or fantasy or maybe history or historical fiction. Many of the authors I enjoy reading present the classic theme of good versus evil in their works. The theme is always woven into several volumes ... not just one. I find that shorter works just don’t do the telling of the sto
Nov 14 min read
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Two brothers were visiting their grandmother. On the first night of their visit, they knelt by their bed to pray. Shouting as loudly as he could, the younger brother prayed: “And please God, I need a new bike and skateboard.” “Shh!” said the older brother. “God isn’t deaf.” To which the younger brother replied, “Yes, I know, but Grandma is.” Technically, the boy was praying to God, but like the Pharisee in today’s Gospel, he was doing so to benefit himself.
Oct 254 min read
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
How many of you have heard the expression, “there are no atheists in foxholes?” While those of a certain age might remember that phrase … or better yet anyone who may have served our nation in World War II or Korea, or Vietnam, or Afghanistan or in the Gulf … I bet a good portion of us have never heard that saying before. And while we may acknowledge that “there are no atheists in foxholes,” I’ll also wager that most of you do not usually think of prayer as a battleground.
Oct 184 min read
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Where are the other nine? Those are rather chilling words when we think about it. And having heard that question, ask yourselves this: Are we one of the “other nine” or are we the “one” who returned to Jesus? These are some interesting questions we can ask ourselves as we listened to the Scripture readings this weekend.
Oct 113 min read
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
When children are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I don’t think the answer, especially in this day and age would be, “A servant.” But guess what? That is exactly what Jesus called His disciples to be.
Oct 45 min read
