Saint Teresa of Avila and the Samaritan Woman (9 March 2026)
Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman was a favorite gospel episode of Saint Teresa of Avila (+1582). Saint Teresa learned to pray by asking Jesus
Category: Pastor’s Pondering
Preaching Notes – Lent 3rd Sunday (8 March 2026)
Today, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, we hear the astonishing encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan woman (John 4:5-42). After overcoming her total shock that
Preaching Notes – Lent 2nd Sunday (1 March 2026)
Every 2nd Sunday of Lent, the Church gives us the chance to hear an account of Jesus’ Transfiguration. All of the LAW (represented by Moses)
Jesus’ Transfiguration – 2nd Sunday Lent (1 March 2026)
God does not console us for our entertainment, but rather for our encouragement, for our perseverance in listening to all Jesus says and does, for
Lent Begins – Ash Wednesday (18 February 2026)
LORD GOD, awaken in my soul a desire for conversion to YOU. The traditional disciplines of Lent – prayer, fasting (sacrifice), almsgiving (generosity) – are
Preaching Notes – 6th Sunday (15 February 2026)
SALT and LIGHT were understood to be the Law until Jesus takes the old and reboots it: “You [read: genuine disciples] are the salt of
Towards A More Meaningful Lent – Some Ideas (16 February 2026)
Ask God what He wants you to give up this Lent A Lenten act of self-denial is not supposed to derail your life, not out
Lent: More Ready for Sunday Mass (14 February 2026)
LENT begins this Wednesday, February 18. Usually LENT revolves around commitments in each of the three traditional areas: Prayer, Fasting (Sacrifice), Almsgiving (Generosity). What if
Preaching Notes – 5th Sunday A (8 February 2026)
Having unveiled the practical path to deep and lasting happiness (the beatitudes), Jesus immediately tells three very short parables – stories – to explain that
Preaching Notes – 4th Sunday A (1 February 2026)
Jesus’ so-called “Sermon on the Mount” provides key instructions for living as intentional disciples (Matthew 5-7). Today’s Gospel, popularly known as “The Beatitudes”, begins Jesus’