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The Flavor of Christ
“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown...
Homeward Bound
Today’s reading from the Book of Revelation depicts a strangely beautiful vision of heavenly worship, pointing to the end of history and the Last Judgment. (Revelation 4:1-11). But go back...
Saint Paul TRIED to Warn You, But You Got Married Anyway
Oh, Saint Paul, you crack me up. Always truthful, never one to mince words. I like to imagine him patting a distraught young wife on the hand as she tearfully...
Virtuous Zoo
Today’s Gospel reading (Matthew 10:16-23) makes it pretty clear that following Christ doesn’t come without its share of conflict and persecutions. I mean, it mentions wolves right off—that can't be...
Going with Jesus to His Native Place
Today I am in Jerusalem on a solo pilgrimage following the footsteps of Jesus and Mary. Travelers often hear and ask the question, “Where are you from?” because each person...
United in His Name
When I was in intensive training to become a Montessori teacher, I was amazed by the powerful unity and friendship that my classmates and I felt with one another. One...
Freedom in Obedience
In the nine verses that make up today’s Gospel passage there are two words that get repeated over and over: love and command, or commandment. (John 15:9-17) So what do...
How To Lose to Win
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is always radically counter-cultural, and today’s Gospel is no exception. “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life...
The Cunning Enemy
One of Satan’s most effective weapons in the modern age is that while the culture is utterly fascinated with witchcraft, dark magic, occult practices, and gnosticism, many Christians—perhaps even the...
The More Interesting Path
Sometimes our callings are made obvious, just as Peter is called by Christ and given a new name and new identity in Christ in today’s Gospel. (John 1:39) Sometimes the...
A Disciple to Everyone (Yes, Every One)
Today marks the feast of Pope Saint Leo the Great. As his title indicates, he has been much beloved by Catholics for centuries, and for good reason. A simple Google...
Extinguishing Vices, Growing Virtues
Contained in every life advancement or achievement, there is both a "no" and a "yes" involved. If I want to compete in a triathlon, I must say "no" to lazy...
