Spreading the Good News!

Today now goes by the name of “Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion.”  Like today’s liturgy itself, this name reflects the dual mood o ...
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Just as last Sunday’s gospel presented us the image of the merciful father who welcomed back and forgave his prodigal son, so today’s go ...
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Today is Lætare Sunday, from the first word in Latin of the introit antiphon, “Rejoice, Jerusalem!”  We have reached the midpoint of L ...
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Have you ever said or heard it said, in the wake of some tragedy, “It’s God’s will”?  I always cringe when I hear someone say that, ...
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Today’s gospel story appears to be a direct response to the story of the temptation of Jesus in last Sunday’s Gospel.  Two of those tem ...
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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT! This may be one of the oldest excuses in the book (Cf. Genesis 3:13); but it is a false excuse.  As we learn thro ...
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Today’s scripture readings offer fitting reflections in preparation for Lent.  In the Gospel Jesus teaches us to attend to our own nee ...
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This refrain from today’s Responsorial Psalm proclaims a fundamental truth about God; but in the context of the other readings in today’ ...
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Today’s First Reading, Responsorial Psalm and Gospel all proclaim to be “blessed” the one who hopes and trusts in God.  The things of ...
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Stewardship is a fundamental response to God’s grace and an expression of gratitude. Saint Paul says in today’s Second Reading: “By th ...
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