Reflections
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord ~ August 6, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Summertime often affords us the opportunity to take a break from busy schedules and spend time in favorite spots at the seashore, or at a campground or maybe even in a special spot in the city. Those special times and places may well be moments when we witness the ... Read More »
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 30, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Today’s readings challenge us to ponder the motives of our words and actions. In our first reading, God assures Solomon that anything he might ask will be granted. He doesn’t ask for anything that is just for himself or anything fleeting. Instead, Solomon asks God for an understanding or ... Read More »
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 23, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
“The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit intercedes with inexpressible groanings.” These words from St. Paul give us great consolation, especially when we feel distracted or unable to pray. As we take time ... Read More »
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 16, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
How appropriate the scriptures for this weekend! For the gardeners among us, seeds that were sown weeks ago are beginning to bear fruit. We look forward to the produce that will come. Each week at Mass, God’s word, as seed, is sown in our hearts. Is there a word ... Read More »
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 9, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Believing as St. Paul says, “You are in the Spirit” gives us the impetus to speak to others of the importance of Christ’s presence in our lives. Being disciples of Christ and doing the work of evangelization takes time and energy, so we take comfort in the words Jesus ... Read More »
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 2, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
The story of Elisha, in today’s first reading, is a reminder of the importance of hospitality. Hospitality involves openness to what friends and strangers bring to us. It implies attentiveness to the other and the needs of the other. As we consider the ministry of hospitality, we are called ... Read More »
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ June 25, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
As we move into the rhythm of day to day life, it can be a challenge to hold fast to the beautiful promise of Christ’s presence with us. We need to remember the consolation, the comfort, the hope and joy that we heard throughout the Easter Season. Pray for ... Read More »
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Solemnity ~ June 18, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Jesus’ promise to be with us always is fulfilled in the Eucharist. His words in today’s gospel are testimony of this promise - Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him (her). Each time we receive Holy Communion, Christ comes to us. ... Read More »
6th Sunday of Easter ~ May 21, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Evangelization means bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ into every human situation. The New Evangelization invites each Catholic to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. This means that we need to take our discipleship seriously. We need to grow in our ability to speak to ... Read More »
5th Sunday of Easter ~ May 14, 2017
Posted by Ray Lodato
Jesus makes it abundantly clear in today’s Gospel that our destiny is heaven! “In my Father’s house there are many dwellings…I am going to prepare a place for you so that where I am you also may be.” In the busyness of life, we often lose sight, get waylaid ... Read More »