20th Sunday in Ordinary Time My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! The tone of Jesus in Lk’s Gospel is mostly gentle, forgiving, and encouraging. In this passage, however, Jesus challenges his hearers with words that will bring division and animosity. Similar chastisement can be found [...]
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! Today’s Gospel has Jesus addressing his small struggling group of disciples who have been living in fear of their diverse opponents. He encourages them with the good news that God is pleased to [...]
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! Title Meaning: The title for the book of our first reading is the singular form of a Greek word meaning “assembly person.” It suggests a figure of influence, perhaps a teacher or a preacher. [...]
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! Our first reading informs us that Abraham is a chosen servant, so God reveals to him the purpose of the journey towards Sodom. In doing this, God entrusts Abraham with an important task. [...]
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! Our first reading tells us that, when Abraham was 99 years old, God appeared to him with the promise of a son by Sarah (Gn 17:16-19). The patriarch laughed at this. So God [...]
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! In this book, Moses has one last opportunity to instruct the people of Israel. They will soon cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Moses wants to make sure they know exactly [...]
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! Isaiah’s book ends with this lovely scene of life and bounty. This miracle was delayed for a long time because the people refused to serve the Lord, despite every effort on Isaiah’s part to [...]
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! This Sunday, as we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29, 2025), our hearts are drawn to the powerful readings that reveal the steadfast faith of these foundational apostles. The [...]
The Most Holy Trinity My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! This book is a collection of exquisite sayings bringing readers closer to God. The book begins and ends with a focus on Lady Wisdom, the ideal partner for anyone in search of a meaningful [...]
Pentecost Sunday My dear parishioners, God is Good!!! All the time!!! And all the time!!! God is Good!!! Now the apostles receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Luke identifies this as a significant event by declaring it to be a time of fulfillment. A dramatic stage has arrived in God’s plan of salvation. [...]