https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061026.cfm The Dots in Our Lives Do you remember those dot-to-dot coloring books where you connect numbered dots to reveal a picture? I used to trace the dots in order and then watch the image emerge. Reading today’s gospel made me think of those books. Imagine what the picture would look like if I didn’t

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060926.cfm Who Has Flavored Your Life with the Salt of the Lord? In Jesus’ time, salt was extremely valuable. Did you realize Rome paid their soldiers with salt? The word “salary” comes from the Latin “sal.” Consider how significant we must be to Jesus when He says we are His “salt of the earth.” Wow!

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060826.cfm Poor, Merciful, and Mourning for Others Gadgets can be a handy escape from pain or suffering, but they sometimes pull us away from what really matters. When we delve too much into our gadgets, we might find ourselves feeling distant from our spiritual life and the sense of peace that comes from God’s presence.

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060726.cfm  Remembering Jesus for Real  Think about it. Jesus took bread and wine at the Last Supper and said, “This is My Body given for you. This is My Blood poured out for you.” Every weekend, we gather as the Lord still offers His Body and Blood so we can share His life.  God wants His

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060426.cfm To Whom Are We Present in the Church?  Did you ever notice that when you walk into the Church in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, your mind races from one thing to another? You cannot shake off the distractions of the world. Sometimes it lasts through the entire celebration of the Eucharist.  In