It’s daunting to read or listen to the news these days. Perhaps we can look to the Thessalonians as models of beholding the Good News of Christ amidst the day’s many afflictions. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Fr. Charlie Gordon CSC
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Miracles are one way God has of breaking through our rational defenses. Do we savor those glimpses of transcendence or or reason them away? Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
God’s invitation to the heavenly banquet is unqualified. We are free to accept in humble joy, or reject without a word, as today’s Gospel illustrates.Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Far from being an insult to human dignity, the freedom afforded to us by our relationship with God is the source of our human dignity. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Today’s readings underscore the fact that we should leave judgment to God, for we are abysmal at it. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
If you are flabbergasted by the prodigal nature of God’s mercy on display in today’s Gospel, welcome to the limits of human wisdom. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Every soul has the right to be free from hate. Learning to forgive–as challenging as that can be–moves us toward that freedom. 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%