“What is this I hear about you?” (Luke 16:2) The question the master asks the steward at the beginning of the parable in this Sunday’s Gospel … Read more

God is, as all three readings and the Psalm for this Sunday point out, merciful and kind. He is relenting in punishment; he creates a clean he… Read more

Clearly, Jesus is calling us to a radical decision to follow him, no matter the cost. He goes on to say, “Whoever does not carry his own cross… Read more

We dread losing face. We like to get a pass to the front of the line. We like to get respect. Who doesn’t? Jesus, that’s who. At a dinner part… Read more

This Tuesday, August 23, is the Florida Primary Elections. We vote for the candidates that we want elected in the General Election in November… Read more

Jeremiah was a fire-and-brimstone prophet during the demise of his once-proud nation. When Babylon invaded Judea and Jerusalem three times fro… Read more

Last week the gospel was the parable of the rich fool. He was like the man who met with a financial planner recommended by his pastor. “Am I p… Read more

What’s it matter to you? This question, meant to provoke a personal sentiment towards a particular subject, is at the core of this week’s Gosp… Read more

A memory shared by many of us as we who grew up from early childhood was learning our prayers to get ready for First Holy Communion. Learning … Read more

Nearly 22 years ago I had the pleasure of spending a semester abroad as a college student with the opportunity to travel. Read more