Today is January 22nd. That means people have gathered for the March for Life in Washington, DC. I heard on the radio this morning that they are expecting 650,000 people, a massive display for the gift of life. The March For Life is not specifically a Catholic event. There were numerous Masses last night and …
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7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 February 23, 2014 “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” – Jesus reminds his disciples of these words that are found three times in the Old Testament. These words are still quoted by some today. It’s …
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I just read an article (http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/05/20803178-painless-death-or-precipitous-cliff-transsexual-chooses-euthanasia-after-failed-operation?lite) on the NBC News website about a “man” who choose to be euthanized because of “unbearable psychological suffering.” “He” was born a woman and choose to have a sex change operation but the operation did not go as she expected. So she choose to be euthanized rather than deal with …
Life is a precious gift. I pray everyday that “all who public office respect the dignity of all life from womb to tomb.” An individual’s life begins at conception. In earthly terms, a unique individual is created with a particular set of genes that will never exist again. In spiritual terms, each life is a …
As they question the surviving suspect in the Boston bombings from last week, there is talk in the media about giving him the death penalty if convicted. What do you think? For me the answer is simple, no! If you have read my website and blog and/or are familiar with Catholic Teaching on the Death …
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1–11 February 10, 2013 It isn’t easy to be a disciple of Jesus. When Peter realized it was Jesus standing with them, he felt so unworthy to be with Jesus, that he asked Jesus to leave them. Jesus tells him do …
This week marks the 40th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. On Friday, January 25th, many will unite to march in Washington. There will speakers and Masses said in support of life. There are many people who argue abortion is about a woman’s right to choose what to do with her …
Around Christmas Time I had a person ask me if I supported social justice. I said yes to which she responded that the previous pastor did too but she doesn’t. I don’t remember exactly what her next comment was and I don’t want to put words into her mouth. Whatever she said, my response was, …
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If you watch the news at all, you are well aware that it is a presidential election year. There will also be various other elections depending on where you live. The issues remain the same ranging from abortion and euthanasia to war and the economy and religious liberty. Some say that religion should stay out …
This weekend I spoke from the readings about Church Teaching, particularly Catholic Social Teaching and Labor Day. Here is my homily. I hope it leads you to reflect on the Labor Day Holiday and how God is calling you to live. 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 …
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