“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest.Go on your way;behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.”Luke 10:2-4 Happy Saturday and Happy Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist! St. Luke, who authored a significant portion of the New Testament, had…
Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time
Happy Thursday, everyone! In today’s scripture reflection, I want to focus on the Psalm of the day (Psalm 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab). This Psalm is a cry to God from despair: “Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice!” We all have moments in our faith journey when prayer feels…
Mary, Queen of Heaven – A Biblical Defense
This post will begin a series of defenses and explanations of the Catholic beliefs as it pertains to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since many non-Catholics cite Marian doctrines as their primary objection to Catholicism, it’s best to proceed carefully, step by step, through these doctrines, providing the theological and scriptural basis for each belief while…
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Happy Sunday, everyone! In my reflection for today, I want to focus on the last few lines of the second reading from Paul’s second letter to Timothy. In these closing verses of the second reading for today, Paul tells us that we must die with Jesus, persevere in our faith, and not deny Jesus. Essentially,…
Rising from Sin: Leaning on God’s Grace
We are broken, and broken things sometimes fall apart. Just when we think we’ve overcome our struggles and broken the cycle of sin, we find ourselves slipping back into the muck and mire. In those moments, despair can easily take hold. The devil whispers lies, telling us we’re worthless and will never overcome our failings….
Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Good Monday, everyone! Today’s first reading is drawn primarily from the first chapter of the Book of Jonah, a story many of us can relate to. Like Jonah, we often face moments when God calls us to tasks that feel daunting or overwhelming. In this scripture, the Lord commands Jonah to go to Nineveh and…
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Happy Sunday, everyone! This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! In today’s second reading, Saint Paul writes to Timothy, saying, “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.” The message is simple: do not be afraid….
Jesus Never Commanded…
I came across a post by Keith Foskey on Facebook. I’m somewhat a fan of his social media presence because he’s a funny guy. We obviously disagree doctrinally, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying his antics or occasionally learning something. However, posts like this, even if they come from a seemingly genuine person, are…
Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi
Good Saturday, everyone! Today is the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi. Many parishes are having blessings for pets today, so if you want to get your pet blessed, check out your local parish. Today, I want to focus on a few lines from the first reading in Baruch that spoke to me during my…
Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time
Happy Friday everyone and welcome to the weekend! Today’s readings remind us of the gravity of sin. From the first reading in Baruch, through the Psalm, to the Gospel, we encounter a sobering theme: the lamentation over sins committed. When we sin, we are not merely breaking a rule—we are rejecting God Himself. Jesus declares,…