Blinding Light. Fathomless Love. Profligate Mercy. The reality of the Incarnation staggers the imagination: our infinite God managing to fit within the confines of finite mortal flesh. Simeon and Anna were up to the task of beholding the yearned-for Anointed One of the Lord in the 40-day old infant presented to them. Click here to […]
Fr. Charlie Gordon CSC
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 26, 2014
We believe in a God of great surprises. In this week’s Gospel, Jesus starts His public ministry in the last place anyone of the time would have expected, reminding us that it’s the people dwelling in darkness who most crave the light. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below […]
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: January 19, 2014
As tempting as it might have been to dwell in a safe, unsullied “desert of self-interest,” St. John the Baptist just couldn’t do it–thank goodness! Fr. Charlie challenges listeners to emulate that example. Click here to link directly to this Sunday’s readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on those […]
August: Osage County
Fr. Charlie and Dr. Eifler bring eyes of faith to the searing drama “August: Osage County,” now in theaters. The film offers some humor rooted in bitterness, but brace yourself for a harrowing look at the shards of a modern family…with moments of hope and transcendence for beholders. %PODCAST%
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: January 10, 2016
We profess that Jesus was born, lived, died and rose to redeem each one of us. In his reflection on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Charlie helps listeners understand this truly fundamental truth. Click here for the readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on those […]
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord: January 5, 2014
How has Jesus manifested Himself in your life recently? Fr. Charlie Gordon draws upon the Solemnity of Epiphany to coax listeners to ponder that question. Click here for the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to hear Fr. Charlie’s reflection on those readings. Click here for a transcript of the reflection.Epiphany %PODCAST%
Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
Our waiting is over! The Greatest Gift has arrived and Fr. Charlie shares some thoughts with children about how they might offer a special present to Jesus on His birthday. Grownups are welcome to listen as well! Click here to link to the readings for Christmas Eve. Click the Play button below to listen to […]
4th Sunday of Advent–Cycle A
In breaking open the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent, Fr. Charlie notes how St. Joseph wrestled with the tensions between following the Law and yielding to Love…and how Love triumphed. Click here to link to the readings for this Sunday. Click the Play button below to hear Fr. Charlie’s reflection on those readings. […]
3rd Sunday of Advent–Cycle A
As Advent enters its third week, the Church traditionally refers to this Sunday as Gaudete–“Rejoice”–Sunday, because our patient yearning is drawing to a close. Fr. Charlie offers another, very concrete reason for our rejoicing. Click here to link to this Sunday’s readings. Click the Play button below to listen to his reflection. Click here for […]