The last line from today’s Gospel passage is; “For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” This powerful statement is one that we should try to imitate. It seems many in our society want Read more…
The La Crosse Diocese celebrates Catechetical Sunday this weekend as a time to remember the importance of good catechesis of our youth. Each of us has been formed, first by our parents and most likely then by teachers of religion. The importance of knowing our faith has never been so Read more…
In the Gospel today we hear the Apostles returned from their missionary journey Jesus had sent them on. They were tired but excited and shared their stories with Jesus and the other Apostles. These are the first missionaries of Jesus, and like them we each have a story to tell Read more…
In this weekend’s Gospel we hear that Jesus calms the storm on the sea. The Apostles who were with Him in the boat feared for their lives and woke Jesus believing He could help them out of this dire situation. After Jesus calms the storm He asks them two questions; Read more…
The Church celebrates the Ascension today, the day we remember Jesus going back to Heaven to dwell with His Father. I have mixed feelings about this celebration. On one hand it is fitting that Jesus return to Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. This is Read more…
The Church celebrates Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus gives Himself this name and explains that He will lay down His life for His sheep. We celebrate this fact every time we worship God in the Holy Mass, but especially during this Easter Season when we recall in a special way His Read more…
The psalm for today’s Mass is Psalm 51, a psalm used in the Liturgy of the Hours by all who are obliged to pray them. This psalm is used every morning when we begin the prayer where we state; “Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim your praise.” Read more…
We have arrived at this holy season of Lent. Many of us may say this with a sigh, recalling past penitential Lenten seasons and the sacrifices we have made. Perhaps we don’t look fondly upon this season, but as with most things in life, they are what we make them. Read more…
In the second reading today from 1 Corinthians we are cautioned that “the body is not for immorality, but for the Lord.” St. Paul, the author of this letter instructs the Corinthians how we are to use our bodies. The Corinthian Church was perhaps slipping back into the prior way Read more…
Today, on this fourth Sunday of Advent we hear the familiar Gospel story of the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. It is beautifully written and expresses the great love God has for us; loving so much that He will send His Son to dwell with us. Read more…