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. %PODCAST%
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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Jesus, ever the good shepherd, takes special care of sheep afflicted by wanderlust. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
As limited as our own capacity to make good plans might be, God’s grace will turn our good effort into a great one. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Like Isaiah, each of us is a sharp-edged sword concealed in the shadow of God’s arm. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
We rightly regard it as our responsibility to help build the Kingdom, but it’s really God who brings it about. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
10th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Science and faith agree that what we can see is merely froth on the surface of the unseen. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Cycle B
The Eucharist shapes not only how Catholics think, but how we see and experience the world. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Pentecost Sunday, Cycle B
Because we are Christians, we are free to believe that even our everyday choices are guided by the Holy Spirit and are part of God’s providential plan. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
7th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
How do you suppose Barsabbas felt after losing the election to replace Judas as an apostle? Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
6th Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
Could we hope that what we see and cherish in others exists within us as well? Today’s readings suggest just that. Click here to link to Sunday’s readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%