Today’s feast of Christ the King reminds us that Christ’s dominion extends to everyone and to everything because He is the one who created all things. His kingdom is: · a kingdom of truth and life · a kingdom of holiness and grace · a kingdom of justice, love, and peace. May we co-create a […]

To cope or to hope … today’s Gospel reminds us of our intimations with our very own limitations. Everyone progresses towards an end. Even the heaven and the earth will wither. Like most apocalyptic literature, references to the end can easily lead to overwhelming anxiety. Yet, Christ encourages us, not to simply cope with life’s […]

As I approach my ordination to the priesthood of Christ on the 23rd of November at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time resonate deeply with me—particularly the essence of true generosity. In the Gospel, Jesus highlights the poor widow who, despite her poverty, gives all she has; what […]

The ancient world must have been a frightening place to live, considering the vast quantities of human blood being spilt – especially in wars and sacrifices by pagan priests to their gods. Today’s reading from Hebrews tells us that Jesus, as eternal high priest and sacrificial lamb, came to offer us a way out of […]