On this celebration of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we contemplate the paradox that wholeheartedly serving the One King who can be utterly trusted frees us from our servitude to tawdry distractions that fail to satisfy our deepest yearnings. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen […]
Gospel reflections
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: November 16, 2014
Today’s parable of the talents reminds us that as mature believers, we are called–and gifted–with the opportunity to be God’s hands in this world so in need of love and healing.Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection, or the down arrow to save it […]
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome: November 9, 2014
As we celebrate the the feast of the dedication of the first and greatest basilica in the world, we might consider how we ourselves serve as temples of the Holy Spirit…and how this affords us the chance to be grace and hope in a wounded world. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click […]
Feast of All Souls: November 2, 2014
On this Feast of All Souls, we embrace the truth that the departed are in Christ as we are in Christ, and so our love and relationship with them endures. Click here to link directly to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the […]
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: October 5, 2014
Our love of freedom is responsible for much that is precious and beloved in this world…but it only works when that freedom is IN God, not FROM God and God’s law.Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the down […]
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: September 28, 2014
Flannery O’Connor’s story “Revelation” prods us to reflect on the fact that we leave judging others to God because we humans are simply no good at it. Click here to link to the Sunday readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on those readings. Click here for a transcript of […]
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: August 15, 2014
Mary offers us a glimpse of what life can be–not just here on earth, but in Heaven, as well. This Feast of Mary’s Assumption is a moment to ponder those glimmers and walk in the light they provide. Click here to link to the readings for the feast day. Click the Play button below to […]
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: July 27, 2014
Young King Solomon’s yearning for “an understanding heart” ripples into the parable of the merchant whose life’s labors allow him to recognize and claim the pearl of great price. Click here to link to this Sunday’s readings. Click the Play button below to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection, or the down arrow to save the […]
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: July 20, 2014
Be honest: what would your lawn look like if you were the only one who could see it? That’s a question worth pondering in light of Jesus’ parable about the weeds and the wheat.Click here to link to this Sunday’s readings. Click the Play button to listen to Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or […]
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: July 6, 2014
Free. Transparent. No artifice. Open to all. That is the salvation we can claim any time we let go of our pretensions to self-sufficiency, as we hear in today’s Gospel. Click here to link to this Sunday’s readings. Click the Play button below to hear Fr. Charlie’s reflection on the readings, or the down arrow […]