Reflection for World Youth Day Sunday
Sunday Readings can be found here Sometimes I only see what I want to see. In my many years of living in NYC, I would pass dozens of homeless people…
But for HIM you kill the fatted calf?
Last night at the student scripture reflection we read the story of the Prodigal Son from Luke’s Gospel. It’s one of my favorite passages for many reasons, but last night,…
The Boundaries of the Rich Man
“For he had many possessions and went away sad.” Our Gospel today tells us about a rich young man who RAN to Jesus…filled with enthusiasm but that his face fell…
If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand?
Today’s responsorial psalm gives us much to think about: “If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand?” Against the perfection of God we will all fall short. We are…
The Puking Fish of God
Today’s first reading is about Jonah and the large fish (not a whale) who swallows him, has him live in his belly for three days and nights only to puke…
Let No One Have Contempt For Your Youth
Often young people think they have no role in the church. They lack confidence and vigor. They think they have nothing to add to the conversation. Often when training young…