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Walking humbly in the footsteps of St. Paul, today I want to reassure you. Not that you won’t have to face difficulties in life—haven’t we all this year? But that no matter what happens God is always with us, offering signs of love and compassion to those with eyes of faith. Saint Paul was one of those visionaries who saw God’s presence and...

I think of kindness and everyday concern for others in the same way you probably do: These are the virtues that civilize our time on earth and give us a sense of completeness as caring human beings living the Gospel of compassion.St. Paul has sound advice for those of us trying to improve our human condition. Care for one another as Jesus would: lo...

The idea of fairness is ingrained in us going all the way back to childhood. From the playground to the classroom and back to the dinner table, our caregivers always told us to treat people fairly. So what’s wrong with today’s Gospel? Nothing really.Jesus gives us an important lesson in understanding God’s concept of fairness—or better yet,...

I hope you enjoy a good challenge. Today is Part II of the conversation I began with you last week about seeing God in everyone, including people we disagree with. The challenge I have in mind today is forgiveness. Do you think of forgiveness as something you measure out, depending on the why and wherefore? That must have been Peter’s thought whe...

Love is always easy… when we’re the one being loved back. But loving the way Jesus asked—unconditionally and without exception—well, that’s another story. What to do when love isn’t exactly a two-way street?I can only tell you how I try to live up to God’s expectation of me: first, by recognizing that each person I meet may be differe...

Knowing what God wants of us… that’s the challenge for every person of faith. And I am one of them. Sometimes life tests us more than we would like—and that’s when our relationship with God can change. We’re convinced we have the answers as is “I know what’s best for me, Lord. Are you listening?” Today’s gospel reminds us with a b...

Peter was absolutely sure. He knew that Jesus is the Christ, Son of the living God. More than 2000 years later, Jesus is asking us the same question: “Who do you say that I am?”If we agree with Peter—and I certainly do—then the choices we make in life will inevitably line up with our Christian faith. In fact, it can’t be otherwise because...

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things… nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 Maybe you have been to Mary’s Knoll—the place I call home. Or maybe one day you will visit us. The first ...

“But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!”(Matthew 14:30)Trust. Where does that come from? How do we know we’ll have enough of it when the time comes? Like the apostles, we can find ourselves out on the water when a strong wind comes up. Suddenly we’re frightened. I...

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things… nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 We can all be tigers at times when it comes to defending an opinion or a point of view. When I’m convinced ...

“We know all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”(Romans 8:28)Paul’s reassurances are always welcome and this week his timing is perfect. In the coming days, all active Maryknoll Priests and Brothers would have participated in a first-time week of Assembly to examine the future of mission. Wha...

Good things come in small packages… remember that saying? The parable of the tiny mustard seed is our teaching moment of the day.We easily notice people who are called to great achievement and succeed in their calling. How can we ever forget all the magnificent souls serving on the frontlines during our global pandemic, at home and overseas? But ...