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Holy Innocents

Less than two weeks ago, the nation faced one of the most horrendous crimes in our history.  I find it impossible to reflect on the Feast of the Holy Innocents without also …

A True Glimpse of Jesus

I have always liked this Gospel passage because I think it reveals a true glimpse of Jesus. As He enters the town there’s a funeral procession. An inquiry is made …

Live Simply So Others May Simply Live

Click here for today’s Scripture readings Dt. 30:15-20 Lk 9:22-25 At the end of a recent trip to Chicago, I was on the train headed to the airport. As I …

Strong Talk

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 1 John 2:22-28 John 1:19-28 In today’s selection from the 1st Letter of John, we continue a reading that actually began with the feast of …

God’s Law

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Col 1:21-23 Lk 6:1-5 It was 12:15 am and the ticket line was long for the last train out of Chicago.  I was still …

The Wonder of Birth

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Lk 1:57-66 As I was reading the Scripture passages for today’s liturgy, I received a phone call from Chicago. A friend …

A Song of Everlasting Love

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Is 54:1-10 Lk 7:24-30 Ancient Israel had its share of earthquakes. Even today, pilgrims can see the effects of those natural disasters which left …

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