Ash Wednesday Reflection
Observance of Lent Chapter 49 of the Rule of Benedict St. Benedict begins Chapter 49 on “The Observance of Lent,” with a powerful challenge: “The life of a monk ought to be a continuous Lent.” For Benedict, this does not…
Reflections
These are the highlights of the reflections given in mass. These often include a saint’s feast day as well as Lenten or Advent reflections.
Reflection for the Vigil of Feast of St. Scholastica
Luke 10:38-42 If you grew up with a bunch of siblings like I did, you can probably relate to Martha’s exasperation in this story. How come you are sitting around while I am doing all the work? That seems to be…
What the World Needs Now Is Love, Sweet Love
In a world that has been fractured by division, rush, and noise, the invitation of this month is beautifully simple: return to love.
The One Who Makes All Things New
In the stillness of winter, when the earth rests and the days so slowly grow lighter, we are reminded that God is always at work in the hidden places of our lives.
Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Do you remember what you dreamt about last night? How about two weeks ago? Matthew tells us tonight about a dream that Joseph had; one that I bet he remembered for a long, long time. The story goes like this:…
Reflection for Gaudete Sunday
Gaudete! Rejoice! Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent. A day we have all known for so long and which we anticipate each Advent. It is also a feast with a long history. Advent, which is our preparation for Christmas, was…
Reflection for the second Sunday of Advent
Tis the season full of expectation. In the Scripture readings, Malachi is telling us a messenger is coming; and in the Gospel, we see John the Baptist telling us the reign of God is near. Tomorrow Isiah is telling us that…
Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent
Tonight’s Gospel begins with a reference to everyday normal activities. People eating, drinking, working, and marrying – Everyday life events. Then we hear about the importance of being ready, not only for what we know is coming but also for…
Receive the Gift of Christ
As the candles of the Advent wreath grow brighter week by week, we are reminded that God’s approach is gradual, tender, almost hidden.
Evening Praise: Feast of All Saints
It is the feast of All Saints. I remember coming home in the 70s and 80s and into the 90s when this chapel was so filled that we younger ones had to sit in the seats in the aisle. Sometimes when…
Remembrance and Reflection
The question, “What will God think if we don’t all arrive together?” lingers like a holy echo in this season.
Reflection for the Vigil of the Feast of the Dedication of Consecrated Churches
As we commemorate the consecration of our church, the Gospel reminds us that the place where we worship is not as relevant to salvation as the manner in which we worship. I just returned from the Philippines which has recently…
