November 2025

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112525.cfm Where is God’s Sanctuary? People admiring the jewels and stones in the Temple in today’s gospel remind me of Jesus telling us not to worry about what we eat and drink; life is more than food. Nor are we to worry about what we are to wear. The creation of this world and the […]

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112425.cfm So Many Opportunities in a Day Whenever I read this passage about the poor widow and her two small coins, my mind often shifts to my wallet. But as I meditate on this widow, I realize it’s not about my wallet. It’s not about material possessions. It’s about how much her heart grew over

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112325.cfm  What Do You See? The first thing that jumps into my mind when I hear the word “king”  is a life of luxury, with servants waiting on your every need. I think of the pageantry and parades, the best seats at dinners with dignitaries. How astonishing it is to find our King, Jesus, not

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112225.cfm I Believe in the Resurrection of the Dead – Going Deep My Dad and I would fish in the shallows of a lake during spring. I asked him why, and he said that fish build nests with rocks to spawn. After the females lay eggs, the males fertilize them and guard the nests. That

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111925.cfm When I can’t love as much as someone needs, God can A keyword in today’s gospel is “trade,” which holds significant meaning. The nobleman instructed his servants to “trade” the coins he provided, implying they should leave the house and interact with others, sharing what had been entrusted to them. If one person refused,

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111825.cfm Zacchaeus was filled with boundless joy upon receiving Jesus into his life. Jesus walked into town just like any of us would walk. But He walked with a purpose: to heal the brokenhearted, especially those who gave Him no time of day. Meet Zacchaeus, the wealthiest and least respected person in town. He gouged

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111625.cfm  Please take a moment to read and pray over the gospel Over a decade ago, my sister and I witnessed the resilience of the human spirit in a town devastated by a tornado. Despite the destruction, people were searching for hope amidst the rubble. Again, the same thing happened after last year’s hurricanes. I