What's the source of Easter energy? When Cardinal Keeler said daily Mass in the mornings at the Basilica, he would say that "we are treated to the book of Acts during Easter." This was a "treat" to read in place of the Old Testament readings because we get to see the resurrection power exhibited … [Read more...] about Easter Energy
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Trial’s night to childlike
As we mature, we become more independent from our parents. But spiritual maturity is the opposite--it means becoming more dependent on God. This is at the heart of the childlike faith commended in Scripture. Our collect for today's feast of St. Francis of Assisi encapsulates this … [Read more...] about Trial’s night to childlike
Songs in Place of Sighing
Recent events have brought to mind a song called "Save the People" from the musical Godspell. The context is about how Jesus came to save God's people from both an oppressive secular state and compromised religious leaders. Shall crime bring crime forever? Strength aiding still the strong? Is it … [Read more...] about Songs in Place of Sighing
Being the Church Against the Tide
We've received a torrent of scandals in the Catholic Church this summer. The flood waters overflow the river banks in life-and-death seriousness. Our Ordinariate context In some ways, I feel insulated from the crisis in the Ordinariate, as clericalism isn't part of our culture, and most … [Read more...] about Being the Church Against the Tide
Bridging Two Worlds
In order to fully understand Scripture, we need to bridge two worlds, connecting the original context with our own. That's not too hard to do with our Mass readings this week. Jeremiah lamented about the failure of God's people to embrace God's truth with vitality. And in a Gospel reading, Jesus … [Read more...] about Bridging Two Worlds
Santiago speaks to us
Happy Día de Santiago! Today is the Feast of St. James, an very important day in Spain. Let's consider how this day can be more important for us. From today's Gospel: Jesus asked James and John, "Are you able to drink the cup that I am to drink?” They said to him, “We are able." (Mt … [Read more...] about Santiago speaks to us