"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." Among the Beatitudes in today's Gospel passage, this one is probably the most difficult to live up to. This is, at least partially, because we have trouble knowing when we are making any progress. Could you say that you are more humble than you used … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
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Benedetto Luti Christ and the Woman of Samaria God tells us in our first reading that we are to treat people with the love they deserve. The focus here is on immigrants, widows, orphans, and the poor. This is almost a trap for our minds to automatically think that this is all about what they … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
Last week I wrote to you of the veil which veils all peoples from the angle of our relationships with one another. This week we need to take a look at it in our relationship with God. This may seem backward, but please remember that I'm not very good at planning ahead (pause for my … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
Wedding Procession There are many things which we do not see. We praise God for these things each time we pray the Nicene Creed (I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all thingsvisible and invisible). It is important that we pray this, not only to praise God for … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
The images in this Sunday's readings of vineyards each take a dramatic turn. The difference between the outcome of each story is that Isaiah speaks of the wild grapes being destroyed, while Christ speaks of the wicked servants being put to death. Together these stories show us the way we are meant to be a … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
Our first reading from Ezekiel speaks about those who turn away from sin being welcomed back by God. As Christians, we all recognize this, and it would be hard for us to see it any other way. But God was speaking to people who truly thought differently, who believed that someone's sins would change them … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
There is a difficult balance for us to strike in our lives between desiring Eternity with God and seeking a fulfillment here in His Creation. St. Paul tackles this issue this week, reminding us that both must be desired, and desired for the right reason. To live our lives longing for more of what we … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
The idea of holding a grudge against someone hasn't always been seen as an evil feud that we should always avoid. At different times and places around the world, this has been perfectly acceptable in cultures under certain circumstances. For example, the word vendetta comes from a practice in Medieval Italy, in which a murder … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin
Of all the ways we are called to look after one another, speaking the truth to one another is the most difficult. Some may say that this comes easier to some than others, but this sometimes misses an important aspect, namely effectiveness. Sometimes people have no apprehension in speaking the truth, but make no effort … Continue reading Weekly Reflection With Father Kevin
Then Jesus said to his disciples,“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself,take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.What profit would there be for one to gain the whole worldand forfeit his life?" We usually … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin