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A Reflection of Matthew 13:1-23 If I could summarize the message of Matthew 13 in three simple words, I would... Read More

Trust God with What We Cannot Control In Matthew 11:25-30, Jesus gives us one of the most comforting invitations in... Read More

Catholic Perspectives on America at 250 Growing up in the Midwestern United States, I have fond memories as a kid... Read More

Believing in the True Presence in the Eucharist The Church’s belief in the Eucharist goes all the way back to... Read More

There is an interesting line in this Gospel. It says the disciples worshiped, but they doubted. They worshiped, but they... Read More

We usually think of gratitude in simple terms: if someone gives us a gift, we say, “Thank you.” But perhaps... Read More

There are few things more discouraging than sharp criticism—especially when it is aimed not only at us, but at the... Read More

There are lots of things in life that feel like they’re driven by progress or constant busyness. We feel like... Read More

In just a few days, on May 7th, our country observes the National Day of Prayer. Many parishes take this... Read More

Often when I speak with young people, I tell them that discovering your vocation is like finding the deepest desire... Read More

To understand the Gospel of “Doubting Thomas” that we always hear on Divine Mercy Sunday, we first have to understand... Read More

Dear Parishioners, Christ is risen! Alleluia! As we celebrate this joyful Easter season, I want to take a moment to... Read More