From the Pastor

Jesus Christ became the servant of the Jewish people to keep God’s promises, and became a servant of all peoples because of God’s mercy. The way that John chooses for people to show their repentance is baptism. Just as John is not the Christ, so his baptism is not the true baptism that forgives sins. […]

Today’s Gospel tells us to be prepared, because one day, perhaps when we least expect it, we are going to meet the Son of Man – maybe at His second coming, or maybe at our own death. We will be called to give an account of ourselves – to have a lifetime of faithful, loving

Our Lord is a king like no other: on Calvary He’s reduced to powerlessness, with a wodden cross as His throne, a circle of thorns as His crown, a jeering mob as His courtiers. St. Paul reflecting on this scene, sees the glorious truth that lies beyond, the truth that the “good thief” had glimpsed.

As we grow close to the end of the Church’s liturgical year, the Gospel points us towards a future time. The words we hear today from St. Luke are situated just before the beginning of his account of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. They recall for us Jesus’ teaching about two significant events.

In conversation with the Saducees, who believe in God, but not in a life after death, Jesus points out that God is God of the living. It makes no sense to be God of the dead. Jesus also points out to His hearers that life beyond the grave is different from life in this world.

In today’s second reading, St. Paul prays that God will “fulfill all your desires for goodness.” Zacchaus’ desires for goodness were fulfilled as he responded to them. He did not let his good feelings run to waste. He turned his emotions into actions and his thoughts into deeds. He acted on his desire to see

Society recognized the Pharisee as a good man and a local celebrity. In a time of great injustice, he was just, and tried hard to live according to the commandments. In fact, he was almost perfect. All that was wrong with him was that he thought himself a cut above others and he was very

Just before today’s passage in St. Luke’s Gospel, Jesus has been telling His disciples about His return in glory and the final establishment of His kingdom. When will it happen? There are no instant answers. It may take time; they will have to be patient and wait. They are called to have faith, faith that

“At the III Synod of the PNCC held in Chicago, IL 95 years ago the synod body voted to have a special feast day to commemorate the Christian Family. It was decided to set aside the second Sunday of October for this special celebration of the Christian Family, which was to stress the importance of

The Gospel reading today talks of duty in the sense that is shared by parents who make sacrifices for their children, or by members of the armed services who risk their lives for their country. We are morally obliged to God for everything, from our lives to the world around us. Everything has been given