The question for the Catholic Church is not whether it should reform, but how. Not so long ago the idea of church reform would have been a Protestant idea. For Catholics, individual members of the Church needed reform, but the Church itself was the flawless bride of Christ who was perfect. However, this simple distinction … Read more
Es war im Dezember 2017, als ich zum ersten Mal einen Schwangerschaftsverlust erlebte. Es war eine langsame Fehlgeburt, die drei Scans und fast vier Wochen dauerte, um letztendlich zu bestätigen, dass wir unser Baby verloren hatten. Es war eine schreckliche Erfahrung, aber nachdem ich den anfänglichen Schock und die Enttäuschung einer Fehlgeburt überwunden hatte, dachte … Read more
Wisdom means recognizing life as it is, neither living in the past nor wishing our time for another future. An old joke: I asked my 90-year-old dad, ‘Dad, how was your good old days?’ His thoughtful answer: ‘When I was not good and not old!’. “Being older” seems to be getting harder. Families are busier … Read more
About today Readings Exodus 33: 7-11; 34: 5-9, 28. The Lord is good and merciful – Ps 102 (103): 6-13. Matthew 13: 36-43. God will take care of us, but He is not our servant Despite the friendship God offers us in Jesus, we shouldn’t forget that God is not our buddy. He is by … Read more
About today Readings Exodus 34: 29-35. Holy is the Lord our God – Ps 98 (99): 5-7, 9.Matthew 13: 44-46. The wonderful attraction of God There is something profoundly attractive about God. We also recognize something scary. But isn’t this fear an expression of the extent of our astonishment and awe of the One who … Read more
About today Readings St. Martha, Mary and Lazarus Exodus 40: 16-21, 34-38. How beautiful is your apartment, Lord Mighty God! – Ps 83 (84): 3-6, 8, 11.Matthew 13: 47-53. I am the resurrection and the life At the beginning of this year, Pope Francis agreed to the liturgical feast of St. He approved the change … Read more
About today Readings St. Peter Chrysologus. Day of repentance Leviticus 23: 1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37. Sing with joy to God our help – Ps 80 (81): 3-6, 10-11. Matthew 13: 54-58. Where did he get his wisdom from? Today’s Gospel tells of Jesus’ visit to his home village of Nazareth. It was a disappointment. … Read more
About today Readings St. Ignatius Loyola Leviticus 25: 1, 8-17. O God, all the nations praise you! – Ps 66 (67): 2-3, 5, 7-8. Matthew 14: 1-12. So don’t act unfairly; but fear your God. I am the Lord, your God. Leviticus is always difficult to read. Still, the passage carries a simple message regarding … Read more
About today Readings Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Day of repentance Exodus 11:10 – 12:14. I take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord – Ps 115 (116): 12-13, 15-18. Matthew 12: 1-8. The Son of Man is Master of the Sabbath A golden, sunlit harvestthe gentleman among his friends,Chewed … Read more
About today Readings Exodus 12: 37-42. His love is eternal – Ps 135 (136), 1, 10-15, 23-24. Matthew 12: 14-21. His love is eternal The historical account of the Hebrews who abandoned slavery and bondage in Egypt, true to their belief in the love of God, their trust in God and in whom God sent … Read more