Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. This church or basilica was erected by the Emperor Constantine (324 AD) and is called the mother church of Christendom. The readings today ask us to reflect on the meaning and purpose of the...
In today’s first reading Paul calls upon the Philippians and us to be imitators of him. “Join with other in being imitators of me…and observe those who thus conduct themselves according to the model you have in us.” Ultimately Paul, as all disciples, is called upon...
“The souls of the just are in the hand of God…they are in peace.” These comforting words come from the 1st reading from the Book of Wisdom. Today we remember in a special way all of those who have died, especially our loved ones. Death is a great mystery that...
Today’s first reading describes what is sometimes called spiritual warfare. Our weapons or armor are spiritual not physical. Paul calls it the “armor of God.” This armor is “truth,” “righteousness,” and the “Gospel of peace.” Paul is a prisoner but also calls...
In today’s Gospel Jesus debates with some Jewish teaches about what is Lawful on the Sabbath. What does it mean to keep holy the Sabbath? “Remember the sabbath day—keep it holy. Six days you may labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath of the...
