Advent which begins today, is a reminder that God’s arrival, in Jesus Christ, is imminent. When he comes, may he find us filled with confidence that whatever our sins, he will act toward us out of an overflowing divine love. Link here to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. […]
Fr. Charlie Gordon CSC
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Cycle A
We serve Christ, the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and who was and is to come, the way, the truth, and the life. Link here to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
It is wrong for us to hoard up the treasure that God has given us, by using it for our needs alone. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Christ has to be embraced at the core of who we are. Only then can we work toward an understanding of anything else. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Solemnity of All Saints
With the saints, in Christ, we are members of a great family. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
While our faith may enable us to bump along pleasantly in good times, it matters most in times like these. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
We can’t predict miracles, or compel God to perform them on demand. But we can be open to wonderful things that our loving God does for us… and we can allow them to transform our lives. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlies’ reflection. %PODCAST%
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
We each have our invitations to the wedding banquet. Will we take our places at the table? Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Our readings today suggest that, the reason we leave judgment of others to God, is that we are no good at it. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Children seem to be born with an acute sense of injustice. One of the first sentences that a youngster learns to say is invariably, “That’s not fair!” Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%