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     A record number of people will tune in to watch the Superbowl this week.  Some tune in because they enjoy football, others because of fan loyalties but some choose to watch the game just so that they can see the... More Info →

     A pinch of salt can make all the difference.  It seems like a small and insignificant thing since a pinch is such a small amount and yet, if it is left out of the mix, whatever you are preparing will have very... More Info →

     Jesus begins his public ministry in the gospel by proclaiming the nearness of the kingdom of heaven.  “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”  He then calls and gathers those who are willing to begin to... More Info →

     “John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ”Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world…” (Jn 1,29)  In our gospel reading John the Baptist points the way to Jesus as the Lamb of God,... More Info →

     I have noticed in observing our children playing on the plaza after mass that their favorite game is “hide and seek”.  That is entirely appropriate as it seems that “hide and seek” is also God’s favorite game. ... More Info →

     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 →