Ex 16:2-4, 12-15 / Eph 4:17, 20-24 / Jn 6:24-35

There are many kinds of signs in the world. Some signs tell us facts: like a “stop” sign. Still other signs symbolize something, like the pictures in your wallet. And then…

Ez 2:2-5 / 2 Cor 12:7-10 / Mk 6:1-6

Today’s Gospel tells us that when Jesus went to Nazareth “he was not able to perform any mighty deed there…He was amazed at their lack of faith” (Mk 6:5-6). This causes great…

But while Jesus is the only way to the Father and the only Mediator, Scripture makes it very clear that God calls other human beings to participate in this mediation. From the very beginning of God's revelation to Israel 3,700…

God is called the Bridegroom of His Bride Israel (see especially Song of Songs and Hosea). Isaiah applies this specifically to Messiah: “For your Maker is your husband, the LORD…the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer.”

With this as a…

Jesus’s instruction here, along with parable of the unforgiving servant, is one of the hardest for us to read, much less live out. To forgive every transgression against us, by anyone, seems impossible. But that is what Christ demands, so…

Our country’s incredible commercial development has led to great prosperity. Unfortunately, this affluence has led to a culture which tends toward materialism and decadence. In the first century, the cities of Tyre and Sidon were very much like we are…

Sometimes Catholics wonder why Church authorities delay in correcting or disciplining Catholics who publicly oppose Church teaching.

Sometimes this delay is based on misplaced caution. Sometimes it is based on cowardice. And in the case of some Church officials, unfortunately, it…

Today’s Gospel tells us: “Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

When Jesus speaks…

Here is the summary of the whole of salvation history: “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.” As St. John tells…

How many of us have known someone who had all sorts of talent, and yet seemed to let it go to waste? There is something terribly sad about a human being failing to live up to his or her potential.

Unfortunately,…