What is God’s There is a Bible verse on my calendar for the current month that states, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be" (Matthew 6:21). The "treasures" of Earth eventually fade and pass away. In today's Gospel, we encounter the Herodians and Pharisees joining together against Christ. The treasure in this case, a coin, had the [...]
Today, we celebrate a special occasion in the life of the Church: the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday, established by Pope Pius XI in 1926. This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Leo XIV, is “One in Christ, United in Mission.” For a century, Catholics throughout the world have united in prayer, sacrifice, and generosity to support the Church’s missionary [...]
Are You Ready for the Feast? How married are you to the idea that Jesus is your Savior? How open are you to the invitation extended to everyone as Jesus died upon the Cross and then rose again, conquering sin and death? How prepared are you to RSVP and, more importantly, arrive prepared to enjoy the feast? Jesus teaches with [...]
Brothers and sisters, today the Word of God presents us with a beautiful image: a banquet prepared by God. Isaiah tells us that the Lord prepares on His holy mountain a feast of rich food and choice wines for all peoples. It is a feast of joy, salvation, and communion with God. God does not prepare this banquet for a [...]
Life Isn't Fair Life isn't fair! How many times have we heard or said this phrase in our lifetime? From a young age we think that the world isn't fair and oftentimes, the authority figures in our lives are quick to remind us of that fact. You would perhaps think that it would be different with God. That once we [...]
My brothers and sisters, today’s readings invite us to reflect on a simple but important question: What fruits is God finding in our lives? In the first reading, Isaiah presents Israel as God’s vineyard. God has done everything for his people. He planted the vineyard, cared for it, protected it, and expected it to produce good grapes. But instead, it [...]
Today or Tomorrow? Sometimes when we get home from work we are so tired that we don’t feel like doing anything at all, yet there is so much to do around the house. We might find ourselves uttering the phrase, "I’ll do it tomorrow." And as the days go by, we keep repeating, "Tomorrow, I’ll do it tomorrow.” Perhaps this [...]
Dear brothers and sisters, today’s readings remind us that we have the freedom to say “Yes” or “No” to God, but our freedom also makes us responsible for our choices. Sometimes we say “No” to God through our sins, selfishness, or by choosing our own way. Yet God never stops calling us back. He is a merciful Father who gives [...]
Are You Envious Because I am Generous? As a convert, I was mostly on board with God’s generosity in today’s parable of the laborers. After all, those who labored in the vineyard since early morning made my afternoon conversion possible. Yet, I wondered about the last-minute arrivals, especially those who had been hostile to the laborers. Maybe they should receive [...]
Dear brothers and sisters, today’s Gospel presents us with the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. At first, the story may seem strange and even unfair. Some workers labor all day under the heat of the sun, while others come only at the last hour, yet everyone receives the same wage. From a human point of view, we may [...]