Jesus had every reason to condemn those who’d collaborated in his grisly death. Instead, he implored God to forgive them. May we consider this model when we are tempted to judge those who cause us pain. Click here to link to the readings for Palm Sunday. Click the play button below to hear Fr. Charlie’s […]
Fr. Charlie Gordon CSC
5th Sunday of Lent, Cycle B: March 22, 2015
Another Lent is winding down, and chances are, none of us have been as faithful to the commitments we made on Ash Wednesday as we’d hoped. Fortunately, God’s prodigal love sees into our hearts and the sincere good intentions there. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen […]
3rd Sunday in Lent, Cycle B: March 8, 2015
The rules illuminated in today’s readings are not merely hoops to jump through, but an “operating manual” for humanity, issued in fathomless love by the Maker. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to hear Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the down arrow to save it for […]
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: February 15, 2015
This week’s readings plunge us into dark images of “leprosy;” in ancient times a symbol for chaos and doom, relegating its victims far to the margins of their societies. That harsh judgment won’t do when Jesus encounters a leper. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen to […]
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: January 18, 2015
Think you must receive an engraved, personalized invitation before you can move forward in your faith life? Think again: one glory of Catholicism is that we can lean on the community of faith for strength, wisdom and direction. Click here to link to the day’s readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. […]
4th Sunday of Advent, Cycle B: December 21, 2014
As another Advent draws to a close, we pause to commit to our hearts the enduring message of the season: God is with us. Click here to link to the Sunday 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. […]
3rd Sunday of Advent, Cycle B: December 14, 2014
Long tradition establishes the 3rd Sunday in Advent as “Gaudete Sunday,” for the readings’ repetition of “rejoice!” remind us that the Savior we yearn for is very near indeed. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the down arrow […]
2nd Sunday of Advent, Cycle B: December 7, 2014
Today’s readings remind us that even when we are utterly bereft, God’s face shines upon us, providing a path back into the most loving arms imaginable. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the down arrow to save it for […]
1st Sunday of Advent, Cycle B: November 30, 2014
As Advent–with its theme of “be ready!”– gets underway, perhaps we can seize the chance to prepare our hearts and minds to greet our Savior with exuberant gusto, not a list of excuses. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, […]
Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: November 23, 2014
On this celebration of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we contemplate the paradox that wholeheartedly serving the One King who can be utterly trusted frees us from our servitude to tawdry distractions that fail to satisfy our deepest yearnings. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen […]