The history of the Exodus of Israel from slavery in Egypt and its journey through the desert to the promised land is not just a story of a time long ago. It is our story, our living story of salvation history. We are right in the middle of that story. Above all we see...
What is the basis of your relationship with God? Are you looking for some personal benefit in life through your relationship with God? Is your relationship with God based on bending reality or even God to your expectations and desires? Are you looking to be impressed...
St. Bonaventure was a very intelligent, studious friar scholar and administrator. He lived for a short 53 years. The last 17 years of his life he was Minister General of the Franciscan order. He was a friar during the times after St Francis’ death when the Franciscan...
Today we listen to Matthew’s version of the first sending-out of the disciples. It is the same story we heard last Sunday from Luke. Being sent out to proclaim the Good News is at the heart of what the Church is. Proclaiming our faith experience is the reason for...
I was not supposed to be here today. But due to a small health problem and a quick switch of the schedule, here I am with you, giving thanks to our Lord for this civil holiday, remembering our Independence Day. Certainly, the United States of America has one of the...
