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     From the beginning, God created the human family to be a “domestic church,” a sacred place where he could dwell, a place where he could reveal his love and by his grace, bless and care for all of his children.  The... More Info →

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.  when his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.” (Mt 1,18)  As our gospel passage opens up to... More Info →

     The prophet Isaiah gives us a beautiful vision of God’s coming into the world.  “Here is your God…he comes to save you.”  God does not come empty handed into our world.  He comes with joy bearing gifts of... More Info →

There are certain advantages to being a priest.  Some things are just a bit easier.  One of these simpler tasks is picking out a wardrobe to wear each day.  As a priest I don’t have to spend a lot of time looking in... More Info →

     Many of us at one time or another have experienced a transfer.  Transfers may lead us to a new school, a new department within a school (as we transfer majors), a new department in the company in which we... More Info →

In these last weeks of our liturgical year our thoughts, prayers and scriptural reflections turn toward what we have traditionally called “the Last Things” and what is now spoken of in terms of eschatology.  These Last Things consist of... More Info →

We have all heard the saying that, “You are making a mountain out of a mole-hill.” Generally, this littlesaying indicates that we are not seeing things in their proper perspective. From time to time we all needto readjust our perspective on... More Info →

    I am sure that all of us at one time or another in our prayer life have wondered whether or not God is listening to our prayer.  As we lift up our hearts, our needs, our praises and our whole lives to God we may for a... More Info →

Imagine a married couple that has been together for many years.  By now they know each other well and their relationship has fallen into a pretty steady routine.  Perhaps their relationship has grown into a “no frills” relationship in... More Info →

     “When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’”  The gospel reminds us that there are basic, fundamental requirements in the life of... More Info →