It has been awhile since I have done a Sunday reflection, but then it has been awhile since I have done any reflecting or even much writing. So here goes… “What are you looking for?” This is what Jesus asks the two disciples of John the Baptist when they begin to follow him. (John 1:38) …
Category: Reflections
Do you not care if we perish?
"Teacher, do you not care if we perish?" This is what the disciples said to Jesus when crossing the sea and a storm began to blow. This is from yesterday's Gospel reading, Mark 4:35 - 41. Do you ever ask Jesus the same question? "Jesus, don't you care about me?" Lately, it seems that every …
Looking With Different Eyes
Some days it just seems like the world is spinning out of control. It gets crazier and crazier every day. What was once considered evil is now considered good. Killing people we don't want anymore has become second nature to us, we even make it legal. I came across this story this morning, Court Rules …
The Wonder of it All
I've noticed lately that I spend a lot of time looking at things, noticing things more than I used to. This could be because I have more time to do this, or more likely because it is finally spring here in the Northeast, a time for rebirth and renewing. Gee, that sounds like the Resurrections doesn't …
Now more than ever
How many times during your reading of the Bible have you thought about how even though it was written 2,000 or more years ago it is still very relevant to today's world? Probably it is more relvant now more than ever. This isn't the first time I have written about the way we have pushed …
If Jesus Could, So Can’t I
I have a confession to make, I haven't been to confession this Lent. In fact, I haven't been having a good Lent at all. I haven't fasted, I haven't abstained from anything, I've missed Mass and I haven't done any extra prayers. The funny thing is if I ever needed God in my life more …
Is God Testing Us?
Have you ever been told that God is testing you? For example when there is some temptation in front of you, do you think it might be God trying to trick you into sinning to see how strong you are? I have to admit I used to think that at times, at least those few …
A Light on a Hill
Today the Catholic Church celebrates the feast called "The Epiphany of the Lord." Pope Benedict XVI called it the "mystery of the manifestation of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, to all peoples" (Angelus, 1/6/12). This is the day the Magi visited Jesus in the manger bringing various gifts. (Imagine "We Three Kings" quietly playing in the …
Prepare the Way
Today is the First Sunday of Advent, and even though I promised in my last post to continue my thoughts on the mess in Ferguson, I am going to put that off in favor of a reflection. After all it is Sunday, and Advent is one of the two most important seasons in the Liturgical …
It’s a Dog Love People World Out There
I never was much of a dog person. We had a dog when I was young (actually two, but the one who ate the corner off the house doesn't count), but after I was married that was it. I guess I figured they would be more trouble than they were worth. That was until Buttons …
The Wayward Catholic 