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January 25, 2015 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3: 1-5, 10; Ps 25: 4-9; 1 Cor 7: 29-31; Mk 1: 14-20 “Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17) Most of us have heard that scriptural quote many times. It occurs at the very beginning of Mark’s Gospel and involves Mark’s reporting of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. There is a reason that Jesus called these simple men to be His first followers. In part it is an example to each of us. Peter, Andrew, James, and John were not theologians; … Read more

January 18, 2015 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3: 3B-10, 19; Ps 40: 2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6: 13C-15A, 17-20; Jn 1: 35-42 A popular hymn used in many Catholic churches is Here I am Lord. That hymn is based in part on our first reading from the Book of Samuel. The Lord wants us to respond just the way Samuel does in the reading. God calls each of us to discipleship through lives of stewardship. Just as Samuel was confused, we, too, may fail to understand what God is calling us to at times. Nevertheless, … Read more

January 11, 2015 – The Baptism of the Lord Is 42: 1-4, 6-7; Ps 29: 1-4, 9-10; Acts 10: 34-38; Mk 1: 7-11 The Holy Trinity is one of those mysteries of our faith which is almost impossible for us to perceive and comprehend. Yet it is presented to us in today’s Gospel all at once: The Son, Jesus, is baptized; the Holy Spirit descends upon Him; and God proclaims, “You are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#253) states, “The Trinity is One. We do not confess three Gods, but … Read more

January 4, 2015 – The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60: 1-6; Ps 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3: 2-3A, 5-6; Mt 2: 1-12 Ἒπιφάνεια — these symbols from the Greek alphabet and the word itself may not mean much to most of us, but this is the Greek word epiphania, which is the base word for today’s Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord. Stewardship calls us to an understanding of our Church and our faith. The Epiphany of the Lord is a vital part of our liturgical year and our Catholic tradition. “Epiphany” literally means “becoming apparent” or … Read more

December 28, 2014 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Sir 3: 2-6, 12-14; Ps 128: 1-5; Col 3: 12-21; Lk 2: 22-40 St. Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, the second reading on this Feast of the Holy Family, points out qualities which not only are commendable in family members, but also in those who pursue stewardship as a way of life. Paul says, “Put on…heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” That is good advice under almost all circumstances. For us the Holy Family exemplifies what it means to be a family and how members … Read more