Blog posts from August, 2019
Affirmation, Critique and Invitation
August 26, 2019
1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10; Matthew 23:13-22
When I was a seminarian, our preaching professor regularly evaluated our work. He would always begin with some affirmations, ...
Freedom, Choices and Consequences
August 19, 2019
St. John Eudes
Judges 2:11-19; Matthew 19:16-22
In yesterday’s gospel reading (Luke 12:49-53), Jesus told us that he came not for peace but for division. ...
Death, Taxes… and More!
August 13, 2019
Memorial of St. Pontian, Pope and St. Hippolytus, Presbyter, Martyrs
People say there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. The Gospel reading for ...
Complaints or Compassion?
August 5, 2019
Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Numbers 11:4b-15; Matthew 14:13-21
Our readings today give us a contrast of complaints and compassion.
The first reading is ...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski