Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our deepest insights into what is beautiful in other people are evidence that the same beauty dwells somewhere in us? Click here for the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
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5th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
A branch might be lush and verdant. It might have the prettiest leaves in the whole vineyard, but if it doesn’t bear fruit, it going to end up on the brush pile. Click here for the Sunday readings and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
A worldly inclination toward pragmatic cynicism can all too often pass for wisdom, but that way ultimately lays desolation and tears. Click here for the Sunday readings, and here for a link to Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday in Easter, Cycle B
In our Gospel, we find the source of the Divine Mercy that continues to flow in our lives. Click here for the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
2nd Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
When, in baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit, the perfect love between the Father and the Son – the very love that creates and sustains the universe – becomes part of us. Click here for the Sunday readings and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
5th Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
If we make of our lives a portrait, however inadequate, of God’s love for us and the love we long to offer in return, God will accept our gift with love. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
In Jesus, God makes us tax exempt, burns our mortgage, and dumps our “IN” tray into the recycling bin. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
The Ten Commandments are a gift of the living God, who has the words of everlasting life. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
We need to remember our “mountain-top moments.” They can sustain us.Click here to link to the Sunday readings and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
1st Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
What does God want you to hear today? Click here to link to the Sunday readings, and here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%