3rd Sunday of Lent Gospel of John 2: 13-25 About now, in the midst of our Lenten journey, we may find ourselves wondering if the self-sacrifice, prayer, and service are really worth it. It is likely that some of us have already encountered significant tests and trials on our journey through the desert, and itContinue reading "In the Midst of Our Lenten Journey"

2nd Sunday of Lent Gospel of Mark 9:2-10 Garage doors. I want to talk to you, this 2nd Sunday of Lent, about Garage doors. I assume that my home is no different than many of your own homes in that there are things, mechanisms, windows, and doors that are in need of repair. I alsoContinue reading "Garage Doors"

1st Sunday of Lent Gospel Mk 1:12-15 My first Lenten season occurred while I was in RCIA, many years ago, and since then, the quality of my Lenten experiences have run the scale from worthwhile and beneficial to difficult and discouraging. With of course this being the first Sunday in Lent, I have spent someContinue reading "My first Lenten Season…"

Ash Wednesday, Gospel of Matthew 6:1-16, 16-19 Today marks the beginning of a journey.  An annual journey that will end 6 weeks from now with our Easter celebration.  Unlike other journeys on which we embark, journeys that begin with great anticipation and joy, this journey, our Lenten journey, begins with an atmosphere of sobriety andContinue reading "Today Marks the Beginning of a Journey"

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mark 1:40-45 So for those of you who might be unaware I would like to remind you that this coming Wednesday, February 14, Ash Wednesday, is also Valentine’s Day. A friend of mine shared with me that since he could not participate in both the celebration of their love andContinue reading "So for Those of You"