July 2026

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072226.cfm Go to the Tomb Something I always do when I am home on vacation is spend a few moments with my loved ones who have passed away. I notice a sense of reverence washes over me when I drive to the cemetery. It is a solemn moment standing over the graves of Mom and

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072126.cfm A Second Mom! When I was a little kid, I would hang out with the couple who had no children. She became like a second mother to me. Georgie and Charlie were strong Christians who were faithful to their church. Fast forward 20 years. I was visiting my parents on vacation from my studies

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072026.cfm Go for the Gold Once a year, our parish Knights of Columbus organize a golf tournament to support the school. As with all tournaments, there’s a prize for the first-place team. Everyone aims for that gold standard, first place. Some teams realize they probably won’t win, so they play to enjoy the game with

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071926.cfm Growing Together In a perfect world, it would never rain on a day I want to go golfing or fishing. It would never be too hot or too cold. One thing is for sure: it would be a rare day when it would snow in Seminole, Florida. People are not perfect either. We all

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071826.cfm Embracing Courageous Meekness: Jesus’ Response To Violence A strong alarm alerts us if someone threatens our lives. We might run, call the police, hide, or defend ourselves. Protecting ourselves is an innate instinct that leads us to either withdraw or confront the danger.  Throughout His ministry, Jesus frequently confronted the scribes and Pharisees. He