I think most of us look to this Sunday’s Gospel scene with fondness. The Pharisee is proud that he fasts twice a week, pays tithes, and doesn’t sin.

What do you do when it is hard to pray? When you’re confused about something and in your head about a variety of options you could possibly take, and talking to God seems to only add to the confusion? It’s as if God is giving you just another opinion that has its pros and cons. Praying can actually be somewhat detrimental to your peace.

The return of the leper to give thanks to God is one of the first Gospel stories I can recall from my earliest days.

On World Mission Sunday, we celebrate our identity as missionary disciples. Let us contribute to the evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church with our witness of life and prayer, our sacrifices and generosity.

I read recently a study that mentioned mustard seeds have radioprotective qualities. An experiment was conducted where a bunch of different seeds were put under radiation and the mustard seed was the only seed that wasn’t deformed.

In the canon law class I teach weekly up at the seminary, we recently covered the topic of criminal law in the church.

The phrase “rock bottom” comes to mind when praying about this Gospel passage (and also reflecting on the Chicago Bears, but that’s another story).

We often use the word “consolation” in prayer. Someone in spiritual consolation feels close to God and sees evidence of the fruits of the Holy Spirit in their life.

Jesus says in the Gospel today, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” He can’t actually mean this, right?

On this Labor Day, September 5th, we give thanks to God for the gift of work and pray for all workers, that their labor may bring dignity, justice, and peace.

Time may pass, but memories last. Together again, so let’s have a blast!

I mentioned a couple weeks ago in my homily about how many Japanese soldiers in World War II admitted, after the war, that the guns and anti-aircraft weapons they were firing were blanks.

Our passage from the Letter to the Hebrews this weekend gives us an important principle to remember: God challenges those who are good. “My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him; for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges.”

Walking with Purpose Bible studies combine personal study with small group discussion.

Some people will love the readings this weekend. Some will hate them.

In my homily last Sunday I spoke about the five different ways to connect to God.

When Pope Leo decided to resume the tradition of the pope spending July and part of August in his summer villa in Castelgandolfo, in the hills outside of Rome, I think most people understood and respected it.

Dear Parishioners, Intercession is one of the themes of our reading this weekend. Abraham intercedes on behalf of Sodom to try and save...

Ah, the Gospel scene of Martha and Mary. Some love this, some hate this. We love it because we all want to be Mary. We hate it because we are all Martha.

Disciples in Mission continues to work with Exodus World Service (EWS) in its support of refugees in Chicago.