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 […]
Gospel reflections
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. %PODCAST%
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. %PODCAST%
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. %PODCAST%
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. %PODCAST%
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. %PODCAST%
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
We are God’s hands in a bruised, blessed world, as the parable of the silver talents reminds us. 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 A
Among the miracles of our faith is the reality that even when we haven’t a clue what to say, we know what to do. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of that reflection. %PODCAST%
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
The joy that pulses through us when we encounter Christ cannot be contained; it simply must be shared. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of Fr. Charlie’s reflection. %PODCAST%
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Practicing our faith takes a lot of practice. But when we act on the new hearts of the covenant into which we were baptized, Christ can accomplish great things. Click here to connect to the Sunday readings. Click here for a transcript of that reflection. %PODCAST%