Today’s Gospel comes in two sizes: the short version (Matthew 4:12-17) and the long version (Matthew 4:12-23). I strongly encourage priests to add the extra 45 seconds and use the long version. There ...

In Luke 5:1-11, it's been a long night on the job and Simon, James and John are a little discouraged because the hard work they've done hasn't amounted to anything -- they didn't catch any fish. There ...

(Jesus) said unto them, “But whom say ye that I am?” Peter answering said, “The Christ of God.” (Luke 9:20) I am reflecting on this momentous question that Jesus asked His disciples as I observe ...

Last week, we read a very important Gospel: Peter’s confession of Jesus’ divinity at Caesarea Philippi. It told us not just who Jesus is but what the Church and papacy are. It also posed the same ...

Serving God can be hard. For some, avoiding God is even harder. Sunday’s readings highlight two servants of the Lord from different eras. One runs away from his ministry as prophet, while the other ...

Apr. 13—The Parable of The Great Banquet in Luke 14:15-24 is a story symbolizing God's invitation for sinners to repent, accept Jesus Christ as their savior and join the celebration of the redeemed in ...