Journey to Wholeness
In Mary’s troubled wonder, a virgin’s humble “yes” welcomed the eternal Son into our world.
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. … Read the rest
In the blinding glory of the Transfigured Christ, Jesus touches us and whispers: “Rise, and do not be afraid.”
After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.… Read the rest
Letter and Spirit unite in Christ, breathing divine life into ancient law.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.… Read the rest
In Mark 7, Jesus heals the deaf mute, commanding “Ephphatha!” to open ears and loosen tongues in divine mercy.
Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And… Read the rest
… Read the restThen Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John
In November during this Jubilee Year of Hope 2025, I had the privilege of traveling to Italy with a group of pilgrims from Brooklyn and Queens.… Read the rest
… Read the restSome Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us, ‘If someone’s brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother.’
How can serving from a full heart transform our obedience into a joyful union with God’s divine love?
… Read the rest“Who among you would say to your servant who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here immediately and take your place at table’? Would
What does it mean to love beyond consanguinity and place Christ above all earthly ties?
… Read the restGreat crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and addressed them, “If any one comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
The hallmark of Christ’s family is a union of hearts, where those who hear and obey God’s word unite in divine communion.… Read the rest