God is always this close to us, but we are often nestled too comfortably in our own egos to grasp that Presence. The Canaanite woman provides a glimpse of what is possible when we get over ourselves enough to let God in. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript […]
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Rather than get entangled in our own chaotic dance, we are encouraged to conform our lives to the Kingdom of God. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
The bush that burns, but is never consumed, is a profound way to consider the hope we cherish in the face of human suffering. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Yielding to God the artist will help us become the masterpieces we were created to be. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Exalting ourselves like the Pharisee in this Gospel never ends well. Humble prayers for mercy on the other hand, avail. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here to link to Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
When we act in faith, our hands are God’s hands. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Nothing could be earthier than striving to be Christ’s hands in this bruised world. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
“Faith to uproot sycamores and transplant them in the sea” is ours, if we embrace the transforming vision promised to us in Christ. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
The story of Lazarus and the rich man reminds us to be forethoughtful about “keeping our eyes on the prize.” Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
An enigmatic parable reminds us that affirming the teachings of the Gospel will likely upend any notion we may have of “business as usual” as we live our new lives in Christ. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection.