August 20, 2026
- Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, abbot and doctor of the Church, memorial
Encounter Christ this Lent
One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
– Jesus of Nazareth, Gospel of St. Matthew, Chap 4, verse 4.
Their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night.
– Psalm 1:2
Most recent Reflections from the blog:
- How to Live a Good Life, Part II: Giving Over to the Sacraments and Grace
In Part I of this series, we spent a lot of time considering what it means to be human. After all, we can’t live a good life unless we know what exactly this life is. There is a good reason we… Read more: How to Live a Good Life, Part II: Giving Over to the Sacraments and Grace - How to Live a Good Life, Part I: What Was I Made For?
Not to sound like the opening to a lame college graduation speech, but let’s look at Socrates’ famous quote, “A life unexamined is not worth living.” I’d argue — on a basic level — an unexamined life is impossible. Self-examination is… Read more: How to Live a Good Life, Part I: What Was I Made For? - Why Should We Do Good Works?
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 58:7-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 5:13-16. Doing good works, especially for those who are in great need, is at the core of the Christian life. Jesus not only preaches this (Parable of the Good Samaritan,… Read more: Why Should We Do Good Works? - Being Vulnerable for Christ
This Sunday, we had the blessing of celebrating Mass with the Benedictine monks at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Their chapel is small but beautiful – a mix of adobe, wood, and glass windows that start some 15 feet… Read more: Being Vulnerable for Christ - Who Can Know God’s Counsel?
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Wisdom 9:13-18b, Philemon 9-10, 12-17, Luke 14:25-33 This Sunday, we listened to a fantastic set of readings, including an echo of the gospel reading from St. Luke we heard three Sundays ago: “Do you think that I… Read more: Who Can Know God’s Counsel? - Moses in the Promised Land! … And More About the Transfiguration
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Luke 9:28b-36. Rejoice! Today we commemorate and celebrate the gratuitous love of the Father to bolster the faith of Peter, James and John by allowing them to witness a vision of… Read more: Moses in the Promised Land! … And More About the Transfiguration