Daily Commentaries

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091226.cfm Deep Roots  I know a friend whose neighbor’s tree fell on her house during a tropical storm. It was too top-heavy for its weak root system to stay upright in the high winds. Life’s storms also come occasionally in the form of losing a job, an illness, and daily frustrations.   Jesus, our Lord, is

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091126.cfm Humility And Mercy “When fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher.” Our training in the gospel transforms us, enabling us to embody the values rooted in Jesus’ heart. St. Claude de la Colombière showed us one of the most powerful paths to this transformation: “A humble person sees only their own faults.”

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091026.cfm Keeping Your Honor Cherishing our honor is essential, but losing sight of it can disconnect us from our true identity as children of God. In moments of threat, we may react instinctively instead of responding carefully. Our natural protective instincts can cause us to say or do things we’d later regret. It’s essential to

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090826.cfm    She Was Born To Give Us Jesus  The celebration honoring the birth of our beloved Mother Mary is one of the oldest feasts dedicated to Mary, dating back to the 2nd century. A hymn dedicated to her, “Mary, the Dawn,” beautifully describes her relationship with her Son, Jesus: “Mary for Dawn, Christ the

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090526.cfm Do I have to stop? Have you ever approached a stop sign and just rolled through it? We do it so easily. One time, I approached a red light to make a right turn. Yes, I didn’t come to a complete stop. Wouldn’t you know, a police officer in an unmarked car pulled me

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090426.cfm   Fasting and Wine Cloths When asked about his disciples’ fasting, Jesus explained that there would be a time after his Ascension into heaven when they would fast. He shares a parable about wineskins to help us understand the significance of fasting in our walk with Jesus. In this context, fasting is not just about

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090326.cfm Jesus Big Catch – You? What are you doing today? Most likely, you get up, prepare for the day, say a few prayers, and have some breakfast. What if you were fishing with Peter, James, and John all night? Surprisingly, you caught nothing at all. You start washing your nets, thinking, ‘What a waste

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090226.cfm “I Got This! Do you remember Jacky Gleason’s famous line, “How sweet it is,” from the TV show The Honeymooners? How sweet it is to go to a friend’s house, put your feet up, maybe take a nap, or simply relax. That might have been something Jesus wanted to do when he went to

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090126.cfm    Jesus Is So Strong – Unbelievable, But It’s True A young couple asked me to bless their rental home. They had just moved in and were experiencing strange phenomena. I began the blessing at the back door with holy water and the Rite of Blessing. When I entered the study, some bay doors

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082726.cfm       Stealing Second Base.     Imagine you get a base hit and are on first. You take a lead, thinking about stealing second, but now isn’t the time for daydreams. Focus fully on the pitcher and his moves. You’ve studied him, knowing all his motions. Your timing must be perfect; any mistake could get you