5TH SUNDAY OF LENT. CALLED TO RECONCILIATION AND SHARE THE SAME MERCY
Blurbs by Rev. Fr. Pete Literal Today’s readings remind us that God is merciful and forgiving. He calls us to live as people reconciled to Him and to extend that […]
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT: “FATHER, I HAVE SINNED AGAINST HEAVEN AND YOU.”
Blurbs by Fr. Pete Literal The story of the Prodigal Son is genuinely about the loving and merciful Father, a reflection of God’s boundless love for us. Many of us […]
3RD SUNDAY OF LENT: BUT I TELL YOU, IF YOU DO NOT REPENT, YOU WILL ALL PERISH, AS THEY DID!
Blurbs by Fr. Pete Literal In today’s Gospel, Jesus responds to news about suffering by teaching that hardship isn’t always punishment for sin. Instead, He calls all of us to […]
2ND SUNDAY OF LENT: GOD WILL COMPLETE WHAT HE HAS BEGUN IN OUR LIVES.
Blurbs by Fr. Pete Literal Today’s readings remind us of the importance and power of transformation. The story of Jesus’ Transfiguration calls us to renew our lives this Lent and […]
1st Sunday of Lent: Follow the integrity of Jesus
Blurbs by Fr. Pete Literal This first Sunday of Lent always presents us with Christ’s temptation. As Jesus faced the devil’s temptations, He could have made excuses to give in, […]
8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: PERSEVERE AND BEAR GOOD FRUIT.
Blurbs by Fr. Pete Literal This Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of our call to persevere in faith and guide others in Christ’s truth. Like trees that need time and care […]
7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: JESUS CHALLENGES US TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND.
Blurbs by Fr. Pete Literal The gift of grace sets Christianity apart. It is God’s own life working within us. Grace calls us to love, not as the world loves, […]
3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: WE ARE RENEWED THROUGH CHRIST’S MISSION
Today’s Gospel presents Jesus’ mission statement, his “inaugural address” in thesynagogue: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to bringglad tidings to the poor, […]
SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING: WE ARE CALLED TO LIVE IN TRUTH
Today’s Gospel presents a powerful encounter between Jesus and Pilate. Pilate, representing the mighty Roman Empire, stood in his grandeur, while Jesus, a humble carpenter, appeared weak by comparison. Yet, […]
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME:
GOD CALLS US TO MOVE BEYOND FEAR AND LIVE IN HIS TRUST As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the Gospel readings often turn our attention to the […]
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