If we casually assume that Christ won't come “anytime soon,” it may be too late for last minute remedial maintenance of our readiness for him. (Read On)

As we approach the beginning of Advent and a new liturgical year, let us consider making a few new years’ resolutions to become more sheeplike for Christ. (Read On)

Is it time to consider all the talents we’ve been blessed that are buried in our to-do lists?  Let us think of new ways to stoke up and cultivate them. (Read On)

Whatever comes first, Jesus' return to earth or our death, we’ll have no time at the 11th hour to clean up lose ends and be prepared for his eternal banquet. (Read On)

As Jesus was strong enough to call the Pharisees on their hypocrisy, let us strive to emulate him no matter how defiant it may be. (Read On)

If we carry our baggage and thorny hearts to the ambo, our countenance may not be inviting enough for our listeners to take in God's word (Read On)

Our fellow parishioners are on our side. They come to Mass to hear the word of God; not to judge how good we look or perform. (Read On)

If we claim that we love God based on a narrowly focused one-to-one relationship, where does that leave all of his children? (Read On)

When we pay our modern-day Caesars, we’re paying God because what seems to belong to them in reality belongs to God. (Read On)

Are we receptive, grateful and prepared enough spiritually to appreciate and participate in God's feasts of love, mercies and graces? (Read On)

As tenants of the vineyards God calls us to cultivate, let us regularly check our productivity in communion with our tenant brothers and sisters in Christ. (Read On)

Let us form the habit of not merely saying Yes, but "Doing Yes" to the tasks we've been called, and avoid any "All Talk No Do" rumors about us. (Read On)

God has great blessings in store for us when we forsake our sin-filled ways and thoughts and allow him to enter our lives in his way, and not allow our ways to interfere. (Read On)

When we truly pardon others for their offenses to us, we can be assured of God’s divine pardon and for him to “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” (Read On)

People come to Mass to hear the word of God, not to judge how great we look or perform. Enjoy this elderly woman's success story.(Read On)

We are called by God to be “watchmen” over our brothers and sisters just as Ezekiel was. What an opportunity to step outside of ourselves in loving service to all! (Read More)

Is there a part of us that clings to our human side as with St. Peter when he blindly and boldly told Jesus he would not be killed? (Read More)

The departure of the little ones at for their Liturgy of the Word is a highlight, don't kill this joyous time for the assembly; especially for the parents. (Read On)

Can we honestly say who our Lord Jesus is from our own wisdom and heartfelt belief rather than from the perceptions and opinions of others? (Read On)

In one of my past churches, our pastor would fire any lector if they didn't show up or get a sub. A little extreme, but a good policy might be to give warnings to repeated offenders before removing them from the schedule. (Read On).