Gospel Meditation
One question that Christians have been asking themselves over the past four years is: What does it mean to be pro-life? Our life is the first gift that God gives…
Category: Weekly Reflections
Liturgical Table Talk: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Hors d'oeuvre Name a time it was easy not to listen to a teacher, a parent, or a friend. Dig in! In the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus…
Is it the Thought that Counts?
I can remember times when I received a gift that I would not have chosen for myself. At those times I certainly thought to myself that “it was the thought…
The Tradition of Genuflection
Question: Why do Catholics genuflect? Answer: Genuflection is an act of devotion that literally means “to bend the knee.” For many Catholics, it’s an almost automatic gesture that we perform…
Gospel Meditation
Grumbling. That nagging inner monologue that no one else sees. The ongoing commentary that reviews the day’s events through a particular lens of our misperception. The unbridled conversation with ourselves…
Liturgical Table Talk: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Hors d'oeuvre What do you think it would be like if America was taken over by a different country? Dig in! Over the past two weeks, Matthew has talked…
Be Sure to Look the Part
I used to coach my oldest son in soccer when he was younger. As he got older, he would go to tryouts for select and high school teams. I was…
Good and Evil
Question: If God is good, why is there evil in the world? Answer: The problem of evil is perplexing. If God is all-powerful and all-good, why doesn’t He stop bad…
Gospel Meditation
I was in high school when I truly understood that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist. I had professed this belief from my youngest years, but it wasn’t until…
Liturgical Table Talk: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Hors d'oeuvre What is something about the way things are in the world that you really think is not fair? Dig in! Last week, we had to get out…