God is always this close to us, but we are often nestled too comfortably in our own egos to grasp that Presence. The Canaanite woman provides a glimpse of what is possible when we get over ourselves enough to let God in. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript […]
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
To be fully human, Jesus had to experience the joys and pains of family life. Today’s readings invite us to accept the challenge of allowing our families to be a source of wisdom, hope and growth. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Among the miracles of our faith is the reality that even when we haven’t a clue what to say, we know what to do. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of that reflection. %PODCAST%
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The joy that pulses through us when we encounter Christ cannot be contained; it simply must be shared. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Practicing our faith takes a lot of practice. But when we act on the new hearts of the covenant into which we were baptized, Christ can accomplish great things. Click here to connect to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of that reflection. %PODCAST%
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
In our griefs and achings lie the opportunity to hear the “voiced silence” of our loving God. Jesus gives us a practical example in today’s Gospel. Click here to link to this Sunday’s readings. Click here for a transcript of that reflection. %PODCAST%
Palm Sunday
Of all the things that human beings need to say to one another but have a hard time doing, “I forgive you” is probably right at the top. As ever, Jesus shows us how it’s done. Click here to link to the readings for Palm Sunday. Click the Play button below to hear Fr. Charlie’s […]
The Baptism of the Lord: January 10, 2016
Why does sinless Jesus insist on being baptized by John? Perhaps as evidence that He is fully human, as well as fully divine. Click here to link to the day’s readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the down arrow to save it for later. Click […]
The Epiphany of the Lord: January 3, 2016
“Epiphany” means “manifestation,” and this feast is a good time to recollect all the ways Jesus Christ manifests Himself in our lives, from gentlest whisper to booming symphony. Click here to link to the day’s readings. Click the Play button below to hear Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the down arrow to save […]
Solemnity of All Saints–November 1, 2015
On this Feast of All Saints, consider what it would mean to be told we “have our Father’s eyes,” or our sister St. Joan of Arc’s courage, or our brother St. Francis’s reverence for all creations. Click here to link to the readings for the Feast of All Saints, 2013. Click the Play button below […]