It is quite natural to have a little fear or anxiety as we think about death and particularly as we think about our own death. The Peace Prayer of St. Francis helps us to understand and even embrace the mystery of death: “For it is in giving that we receive, it is in...
In today’s gospel when Jesus says: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Mt 16:24-25) – what did you hear?...
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Today’s Gospel describes Jesus’ transfiguration this way: “his [Jesus’] face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” Jesus’ divinity shines forth to Peter, James, and John. God the...
In today’s Gospel a Canaanite woman makes the prayer or plea that we use each week at mass: “Lord, have mercy!” or “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!” This non-Jewish woman comes seeking healing for her daughter: “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter...
In our gospel we find the disciples battling against the tempestuous waves and howling winds. They were caught in a storm that threatened to overwhelm them. Amidst this chaos, they spotted Jesus walking on the water towards them. Filled with awe and faith, Peter cried...
