https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110525.cfm                     Wow! What a Huge Step for Us, But a Small Step for Jesus Anything can lose its meaning when we hear it so often. “Love your neighbor” is one such saying. It can quickly lose its impact on us.  We can’t help but notice how Pope Francis repeatedly reminded us to love, especially our

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102825.cfm Pray well that you may listen well There is more to Jesus’ call than just following a career. Jesus invites us into a living relationship with Him. We recognize the difference between working for an employer and lovingly serving a family member. There is a vast difference between the two. The disciples entered into

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102725.cfm The Law is not an end but a beginning How often does a driver pull up to a stop sign and roll through it? We do it without even thinking. After riding with the police for eight years in Galesburg, IL., I learned that a police officer looks for a car to brake, knowing it does

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm Are You Really Better or Worse Than Anyone Else? Comparing ourselves to others is a two-sided coin. On the one hand, we see ourselves as so much better than others and can’t help but look down on them. On the other hand, we can’t help but see someone better than us, and we automatically

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102425.cfm Interpret the Times Jesus says in the gospel that we know how to interpret the weather, but we don’t know how to interpret the present time. In my years of experience as a spiritual director, regular confession is essential for building a personal relationship with Jesus. I always advise penitents to attend confession at least

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102325.cfm Find a friend in Jesus I moved to Florida in 1995. It’s terrific to play golf and enjoy the outdoors year-round, but I must admit I miss the changing seasons. Change can be hard to handle. There can be resistance when the Lord touches our hearts enough to want Him and His desires more