God shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, ...

Before the Eucharist this afternoon, I was hearing the confessions celebrating the sacrament of reconciliation. It occurred to me how these readings of today are very appropriate as a preparation for ...

The psalm response for the First Sunday of Lent sets the tone for the entire season. It is one of the most familiar biblical prayers for divine mercy: “Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; In ...

To be convinced God loves you, it is necessary to turn away from your subjective feelings and look with the eyes of faith at ...

Graciousness isn't high on the list of modern values. But it ought to be. The Three Graces of Greek and Roman mythology were sister goddesses who dispensed charm, good humor, and beauty. Also known as ...

None of us really enjoys feeling judged. Typically, if you're a person who frequently says things like, "Only God can judge me," other actual human beings have probably already judged you to be a ...

These lessons today fit in very well with our retreat. Two of them speak about the need for repentance, for changing our lives, being converted, so we need to listen to them deeply, but it’s important ...