June 8, 2026
- Monday, 10th week in Ordinary Time
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:
- 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 - Contemplating Corpus Christi
Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ — aka, the Feast of Corpus Christi. We were fortunate to celebrate Mass in Park City at St. Mary’s Church, presided by Fr. Chris Gray, who is about… Read more: Contemplating Corpus Christi - Who is the Holy Spirit?
Pentecost is one of our highest feasts — marking the anointing and confirmation of the Church by the Holy Spirit. It is a true turning point for humanity, when God begins to interact with us in a new way. The Church’s… Read more: Who is the Holy Spirit?