October 2026

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101526.cfm The most humbling thing we can discover is … Can you imagine how often the scribes, Pharisees, and lawyers heard Jesus call people to turn back to God so they might believe the Gospel? It’s probably just as often as He has gently called you and me to repent and deepen our commitment to

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101426.cfm One little decision can determine our destiny “Woe to you, Pharisees!” Intoxicated drivers can cause significant harm to themselves and others. The belief, “No harm will come to me,” can be deadly. So how do people reach the point where they believe their actions carry no consequences? Small decisions we make every day can

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101326.cfm Some Things We Can’t See Living in a parish with a school allows me to visit the children anytime. However, we had to put fences up years ago to protect them from harm. We hired a retired County Sheriff’s Department security guard. Waiting until a child gets hurt is foolish; I couldn’t sleep knowing

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101523.cfm Silence – An Unrepentant Heart Our culture is consumed with appearance. Look at the commercials. If we focus only on the externals, for example, how a person dresses, we never see what Jesus sees in them. It would be easy to feel sorry for the poor fellow who didn’t have a wedding garment. But

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101026.cfm Listen to the Word  “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” Children sometimes follow a parent’s path in a trade or sport. Tiger Woods and his son come to mind—their golf swings look remarkably alike side by side. I enjoyed working with my Dad, a contractor, but

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100926.cfm   A Vacant Soul – Sound the Alarm In today’s Gospel, Jesus drove a demon out of a man. He said the man’s house (soul) was swept clean. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Precious Blood of Jesus purifies our souls. Everything is tidy, as the man’s soul was after Jesus expelled the demon.