Locked Doors
This past Sunday, we hear the “Doubting Thomas” passage from the Gospel of John. I call it that because that’s what we often refer to it as, and it’s the… Read More »Locked Doors
Scripture
It Should’ve Been You
Carry your cross. I’ve heard this so many times. And yet there’s the beauty in our faith and in our God – that no matter how many times we’ve heard… Read More »It Should’ve Been You
Ew Feet
Holy Thursday is coming up this week, where people squirm at the thought of touching someone else’s feet, or someone else touching their own feet. Growing up at our parish,… Read More »Ew Feet
Immaculate Misconception
All too often, people get confused on who the Immaculate Conception is about. Today, December 8th, is the Solemnity for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. By that… Read More »Immaculate Misconception
Sowers Gonna Sow
Many know the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23 in case you need a refresher). Jesus reveals in this parable that the seed is the Word of God and the… Read More »Sowers Gonna Sow
Metabolic Faith
I miss my metabolism. It was one of the greatest things I had because I could eat pretty much whatever I wanted and I didn’t really gain a lot of… Read More »Metabolic Faith
Very Much Obliged
I’ve struggled with “Days of Obligation” for Mass. It seems to have such a negative connotation to it. “I’m obligated to go.” Doesn’t sound very fun. Or exciting. Just sounds… Read More »Very Much Obliged
The Inception of Joseph
Yesterday was the Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Gospel (Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a), an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a… Read More »The Inception of Joseph
Forward to the Past
The first time I watched the Back to the Future movies, I enjoyed them a lot. The first one is the best of course, the second had the sweet hover… Read More »Forward to the Past
Can I Get a Witness?
Which way is the right way to witness? I struggle with this constantly – being a disciple, a witness to Christ’s love, message, and mission. Not whether or not I… Read More »Can I Get a Witness?
Do It
In the Gospel of Mark (10:35-45), two disciples come up to Jesus and Him, “do for us whatever we ask of You.” Whenever I read this passage, I always think… Read More »Do It
The Word of God Fell on Deaf Ears
In Mark 7:31-37, a deaf man is brought to Jesus. This is where silly Jesus comes out and He gives the man a wet willy and spits on his tongue. … Read More »The Word of God Fell on Deaf Ears
Too Late to Apologize
I’ve struggled with today’s Gospel (Mt 20:1-16). I will admit that I can be pretty selfish, and when I see someone getting the same payment or reward for doing less… Read More »Too Late to Apologize
Have Mercy
I was in a liturgy class a few years ago, and something that stood out to me from one of the first nights was a line from a book we… Read More »Have Mercy
50…45…40…30…20…10…
In the First Reading this past week (Genesis 18:20-32), we hear the story of Abraham pleading with God for the innocent lives in the city of Sodom. Previous times when… Read More »50…45…40…30…20…10…
6/19 – Luke 9:18-24
The more I learn about Scripture, the better it gets. There have been so many times in my life (and by that I mean like, 98% of the times) when… Read More »6/19 – Luke 9:18-24
Into the Unknown
I can’t tell you how many times I rewrote this article. Starting this blog has been more intimidating than I imagined. I initially thought, “This will be relatively easy –… Read More »Into the Unknown