Temple University in Philadelphia is the third largest university in Pennsylvania; it enjoys a worldwide reputation for research, scholarship, and education, and has international campuses in Tokyo and Rome, in addition...
On the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear the familiar term Kingdom of Heaven. It must be quite important because we hear it often; but do we clearly know what it refers to? Other similar terms are: the Good News, the Gospel, Jesus Christ, the...
A recent blast email from a local retreat center caught my attention with the line, “Every place you’ve been is part of you.” What a wonderful, yet challenging, sentiment to discern this summer! Ok, in full disclosure...
Whenever we are confused or torn between two choices or eager to justify our motivations and our actions or—inactions, the Lord Jesus invites us to resort to the Word as the source of truth, light and resolve to choose...
In the famous 15th century English morality play Everyman, the character Five Wits reflects on the importance of the sacraments in our lives: There is no emperor, king, duke, ne baron, That of God hath commission As...
Part 1 noted that most of us are far from sanctity. We may wish for it and even strive for it and yet fall short. It also explained how modern culture increases our difficulty. Part 2 will discuss how best to overcome...
In early June, when we celebrated the feast day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my heart started reflecting about it. As my reflection started to evolve, I came to realize that what is special about this feast is that...
“God will not be outdone in generosity.” This powerful message has been stated by many authors over the centuries. But its implications have seldom been fully probed. It is quite obviously a reminder of...
When China was taken over the by Communists in 1949, some Catholic religious sisters were imprisoned for their faith. Their guards ordered them not to pray, and to mock them, they often asked, “Now where is your Jesus...
Originally, Jesus gave his first followers sustenance and nourishment when they found themselves in a deserted place outside the town of Bethsaida. He ministered to all their needs, bringing order, healing and meaning...
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