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The gift of God. Grace, eternal life, salvation, mercy, call to discipleship, all of these are the gifts of God. We are truly spoiled by God’s love for us, for he lavishes gifts upon us. God is the giver of every good gift. God loves us so much... More Info →

A number of years ago there was an article in T.V. Guide entitled “You are where you sit.” Part of it is as follows: “In Hollywood you are where you sit. This is called power seating. A strategically placed table indicates to the community your... More Info →

“Someone asked him (Jesus), “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. After the master of the house has arisen and... More Info →

“Go set the world on fire!” (St. Ignatius Loyola) When Ignatius would send his companions in mission out into the world to spread the gospel he would commission them with this brief exhortation, “Go set the world on fire!” As disciples of Jesus... More Info →

Paratum cor meum, Deus, paratum cor meum.” (Ps 108,1) My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready. We have all heard the meme, “I was born ready.” In the Christian life we would adapt that meme to proclaim, “I was reborn ready.” In the rebirth... More Info →

Living in Southern California we are not strangers to fires and firestorms. It seems like every year we are confronted with the threat of wildfires and we all know people who have lost their homes in a wildfire. People are given very little time... More Info →

“Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11,1) Teach us to pray. Until we learn to pray we are just bystanders in life, passive observers waiting on the... More Info →

When God comes to visit us how do we respond to his presence in our lives? The Psalmist asks the question in Psalm 116: “How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me?” The Psalmist comes to the conclusion: “I will offer a sacrifice of... More Info →

Today our gospel reading opens with a question presented to Jesus, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” This question lies at the heart of each of our lives. How are we to live our lives here on this earth so that we might have a... More Info →

This weekend we celebrate the 4th of July, Independence Day for the United States of America, a remembrance of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that was drafted by representatives of a nation soon to be born. We have the... More Info →