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
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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 – 2nd Sunday A (18 January 2026)
The next day, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
Preaching Notes – Feast of the Epiphany (3 January 2026)
The EPIPHANY celebrates God having chosen to show Himself to everyone. In the person of Jesus Christ, God has entered the world AND in doing so has
An Advent Prayer (1 December 2025)
O Sweet Jesus, You come to us with Your infinite love and grace. Please, do not delay Your arrival! Proof of Your goodness abounds and
Preaching Notes – 15th Sunday (13 July 2025)
The first question asked to Jesus is a an especially important one: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). The response is
R.I.P. Mr. Doug Mark (12 July 2025)
I am among the vast array of people whose Christian living has been made far happier and more meaningful by Doug Mark. I was honored
Habemus Papam – New Pope Leo (9 May 2025)
Our God is ever the God of Surprises! A Chicago born priest who hails as a citizen from both Americas and belongs to the Order
FEAST DAY: Saint Catherine of Siena (29 April)
From Saint Catherine of Siena, from today’s entry from her in the Office of Readings: “Eternal God, You are a mystery as deep as the
Tuesday of Holy Week (15 April 2025)
Peter said to him [Jesus], “Master, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay