Tuesday of Holy Week In our current state of pandemic-induced self-quarantine, we are watching a lot of TV, streaming a lot of video, and reading a lot of books. And the more complex… Continue reading →

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion In the face of overwhelming pain and suffering, fear and anxiety, frustration and fatigue throughout the world, as nations and local communities, leaders and families grapple with… Continue reading →

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent As we approach Holy Week, we see that the conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders continues to escalate. And when the high priest Caiaphas spoke… Continue reading →

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent As we approach Holy Week next week, the gospel tells us of escalating conflict. Ultimatums are about separating winners from losers. Friendships can work out; marriages… Continue reading →

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent In Jesus, God fulfills all the promises made to Abraham and his descendants. “I will make you the father of a host of nations.” And in… Continue reading →

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Objective truth is the reality that God knows. Our perception of objective truth is sometimes influenced or altered by our prejudices, our experiences, and the opinions… Continue reading →

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent I did mistakenly refer to the first reading as from Exodus. It’s from Numbers. For the people of Israel wandering in the wilderness, believing that their… Continue reading →

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent “I can’t defend it. But I know it’s true. And I believe it with all my heart.” Convictions are not always easy to articulate or defend.… Continue reading →

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent What prevented Jesus’ opponents from embracing the reality of his person and his mission was their own pride, and their self-assurance that he couldn’t tell them… Continue reading →

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent God invites us to put our faith in Jesus. It may be easier for some people, but not for everyone. The skeptic and the agnostic will… Continue reading →