In every age, the faithful are summoned to walk with Christ through a world that is veiled by shadow. The roar of conflict, the pull of temptation, and the ache of sorrow may persuade the heart that the Gospel’s radiance has dimmed. Yet our Lord declares, “I am the light of the world: he that […]
Reflection on Joel 4:12-21
(Read Joel 4:12-21) The prophet Joel presents a vision both terrible and glorious—a revelation of divine judgment and renewal that compels every generation to reflection. The nations are summoned to the Valley of Decision, where the Lord Himself sits as Judge. It is a scene of awe and trembling—the earth quakes, the heavens darken, and […]
Reflection on St. Luke 11:15-26
(Read St. Luke 11:15-26) The ministry of Jesus Christ often provoked both wonder and hostility. In this passage, His casting out of demons leads some to an accusation that He does so by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. Others, unwilling to believe, demand yet another sign from heaven. Their blindness is not […]
Reflection on St. Luke 11:5–13
(Read St. Luke 11:5–13) Following His teaching on prayer, our Lord deepens the lesson with a parable that reveals both the persistence required in prayer and the generosity of God who answers it. A man goes to his friend at midnight seeking bread for a traveller in need. Though the friend is reluctant, the petitioner’s […]
Reflection on St. Luke 11:1-4
(Read St. Luke 11:1-4) In this passage we see the disciples not asking for power, wisdom, or signs, but for instruction in prayer. Having witnessed the Lord at prayer, they long to share in that same communion. Their request, “Lord, teach us to pray,” expresses the deepest yearning of the human heart — to speak […]
Reflection on Jonah 3:1–10
(Read Jonah 3:1–10) The account of Jonah and the repentance of Nineveh is among the most vivid portrayals of divine mercy in the Bible. It is a testimony not only to God’s sovereignty but to His boundless compassion, showing that even the most wayward of peoples may be restored if they turn from evil and […]
Reflection on St. Luke 10:25-37
“And behold, a certain lawyer stood up, making trial of him, and saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answered and said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all […]
Reflection on St. Luke 10:17–24
(Read St. Luke 10:17–24) The disciples return rejoicing, filled with holy awe at the authority granted to them through the Name of Christ. Even the demons, they declare, are subject to His power. However, the Lord gently redirects their joy. He acknowledges the victory they have witnessed — the fall of Satan, swift and irrevocable […]
When Christ Commands the Nets
“Simon answered, saying, ‘Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing; but at your word I will let down the net.’ When they had done this, they caught such a great number of fish that their net was beginning to tear. So they signalled to their partners in the other boat to […]
A Pastoral Word on the Recent Violence Within the United States
We awaken to yet more tidings of sorrow. Within the space of but a single day, five mass shootings have torn through the heart of the United States. The land groans beneath the weight of grief. Families are left in anguish, communities stand bewildered, and souls are wounded in ways that cannot be measured by […]