Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps

St. John, the Beloved
As I reflected on today’s feast of St. John, and its placement in the Octave of Christmas, I was struck again by the delicate layers...

Thanksgiving Meditation
In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 This Gospel Acclamation for...

The narrow gate opens wide his arms – Sunday’s reading reflection
“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” Luke 13:24 What...

Our Lady of Knock new feast day, August 17th, tomorrow!
New Feast Day for Knock The Vatican has approved a new Feast Day of Our Lady of Knock and this is the 17th August every...

Like the Gateway Arch, discipleship can SEEM simple – Tomorrow’s reading reflection
“…with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.” Capstones are different from keystones, a fact I recently learned. A keystone is used at the apex of...

Widow of Nain
This Gospel tells the story of Jesus encountering the widow of Nain. The encounter was bitterly painful. We hear that Jesus took pity on the...

