As a parent, I want the best for my children. I want them to grow in knowledge—not just of this world, but of the next. I pray for their safety, health, and for them to become adults who radiate light and love to others. Mary and Joseph must have felt the same way about Jesus. […]
This week’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding at Cana. This reading documents the first miracle performed by Jesus and shows how Jesus honored His Mother’s wishes despite His own wants. The aspect that I want to focus on is the invitation Jesus received to attend the wedding along with His mother. Just imagine […]
We live in a society that bombards us with ads and commercials. Websites and apps are full of ads, and it’s hard to watch any kind of video without having to endure lots of commercial fluff. Billboards line the roads and ads are even on the sides of vehicles. Companies want to make money, and […]
As we get older, we find it easier to understand the world around us. However, there are still many things that we can’t fully understand and explain. Understanding God, His kingdom, and His plan for us requires faith. While we may understand some aspects of reality and much of what Jesus teaches, we need to […]
In ancient times, animal sacrifices were held for a variety of reasons. Sacrifices were made to show honor to gods, for atonement, purification, fertility, bountiful harvests, covenants, oaths, and also for communal bonding. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice by offering Himself as the sacrificial lamb for us. He also invites us to enter into His […]
When Jesus appeared to His disciples, they were frightened and thought He was a ghost. Jesus had to jump through hoops to prove that He was actually there in body and soul. He showed them His hands and feet and even ate something in front of them. He then recited the scripture detailing how the […]
Jesus called his Apostles to follow Him and they left everything behind to follow Him. Jesus also calls us to follow Him as well and the path He leads us down requires us to abandon certain things in our life. We can’t just change a little and expect to get where Jesus is leading us. […]
