Advent is a season of promise.  In today’s readings – especially the Gospel – we hear a clear call: “Stay awake!” At first, these words may sound like a warning, […]

In today’s Gospel, we find ourselves at the foot of the Cross – an unusual place to proclaim a king. There is no throne here, no crown of gold, no […]

In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks words that at first sound unsettling: the Temple will fall, nations will be in turmoil, people will be betrayed even by those closest to them. […]

Several years ago, a Chicago High school student went to Nicaragua during his summer vacation to do volunteer work. He accompanied a medical team to a tiny mountain village. Life […]

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a striking parable about two men who could not be more different: a rich man who dressed in purple and feasted every day, and […]

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. At first glance, it might seem strange: why would we exalt something that was once a tool of torture and […]

When the Roman Empire was at the summit of its strenght,  a powerful army marched into battle in the woods in Germany. There were 3 legions, and they were much […]

In some of his plays, Shakespeare tells the lives of some English Kings.  One of them was Richard II.  In true life,  he became King when he was very young.  […]

In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus traveling toward Jerusalem, teaching along the way. Someone asks Him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” And Jesus responds with an invitation: “Strive […]

In Greek Legend, Ulyses went to fight in the Trojan war. He left his wife Penelope behind. Between one thing and another, he was gone  for 20 years.  In that […]