Advent Reflections -2nd Sunday

Advent Reflections -2nd Sunday

The Messengers The word angel itself means messenger, and often throughout salvation history God has sent angels to bring messages and guidance to men. But he has also allowed men; such as prophets and other holy ones, to deliver his messages and guide his people as...
Advent Reflections – 1st Sunday

Advent Reflections – 1st Sunday

  Watch! Today marks the first day of Advent – the liturgical color shifts to purple as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and recognize the first day of the liturgical year. The Gospel reading from Mark (13:33-37) is short and to the point. In...
Gospel Reflections – Christ the King

Gospel Reflections – Christ the King

  Happy Fest of Christ the King! Today I reflected on the Old Testament, when the Israelites demanded a King be put over them. Samuel warned against a King, saying that the people would be his slaves (1 Samuel 8:10-22). Still…they cried out for that...
The First Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving

Lest we forget… 55 years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, there was a greater Thanksgiving being celebrated in St. Augustine, Florida. This Eucharist “thanksgiving,” was the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Mass at St. Augustine, Fl has been...
Gospel Reflections – Parable of the Talents

Gospel Reflections – Parable of the Talents

  It’s hard to remain vigilant when approaching theology, but we should all be readily embracing it – and sharing it with our children and family as well. In fact, today’s gospel reminds us of exactly this: Three servants are entrusted with their master’s...
All Hallow’s Eve and Halloween

All Hallow’s Eve and Halloween

  I don’t know a child who doesn’t like to use their imagination, especially when it comes to dressing up in costume and pretending to be someone/thing else! How fun it is to be a superhero, first responder, or beautiful princess for a night. For this...