As he offers his healing touch, Jesus is unequivocal about the fundamental humanity of the suffering man in front of him, whom others can see only as a leper. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
No human life is immune from drudgery and a yearning for “something more.” Prayer and persistent belief can remind us that in Christ, we have that something more for which we long. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Imagine being in the congregation when Jesus cast out a demon simply by being fully himself. Click here to link to the Sunday readings, Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
What would it feel like to embrace life fully, rather than simply avoid death? Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
Epiphany of the Lord
Epiphany offers us a chance to ponder the many ways Jesus Christ is made manifest to us as we move through our days and weeks. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
To be fully human, Jesus had to experience the joys and pains of family life. Today’s readings invite us to accept the challenge of allowing our families to be a source of wisdom, hope and growth. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
4th Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
As Advent’s quiet yields to the joyful tumult of Christmas… stop, breathe and remember that no matter your circumstance, the Lord is with you. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
3rd Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Gaudete Sunday’s rose candle reminds us that as long as we are Christ’s, God’s saving plan will be accomplished through us. Now there’s a reason to rejoice! Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
2nd Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Jesus restores our broken relationship with God, and the hope that allows to wash over us is even better than when we figured out our mom wasn’t really that mad at us. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
1st Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Here’s a great idea as Advent begins: let’s foster in ourselves and in our communities feelings of love and trust with which we can greet the Lord when he comes. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a link to Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%