Catholic Predestination We might think of predestination as a Calvinist idea that rightly no Christian could hold. While this is true of Calvin’s and …

A Little Help From Our Friends Today Jesus shows us in the Gospel that he has the power to forgive sins. He also shows …

Caution – Construction Ahead Advent is a season full of symbols. We have the Advent wreath and Advent calendars. There is the Jesse tree. …

Following Jesus Even When We’re Blind Today’s Gospel tells of two blind men who, despite not being able to see, are described as “following” …

Taking the Gospel to Scotland and Beyond St. Andrew is best known in the Gospels as being the brother of St. Peter. He is …

The Beginning of the End is Coming We begin this new year somewhat where we left last week, focused on the coming of Jesus. …

Thanksgiving Has Two Parts There are two parts of thanksgiving, and I’m not referring to food and football. On this national civic holiday of …

Giving Jesus His Proper Place Today’s feast marks the last Sunday of our liturgical year. It comes at the end to remind us where …

Mary Said Yes Many Times On this Memorial of the Presentation of Mary, the Gospel has an interesting connection. While not chosen specifically for …

Compromising the Faith Brings False Unity Our first reading today tells the sad tale of how many of the Israelites abandoned the practice of …