6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Francis)

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Leprosy!  Even today the very word “leprosy” has a harsh and intimidating sound to it.  Today we have a treatment for leprosy but nevertheless there are about 200,000 new cases a year—although that number is slowly declining.  But in...

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Vinner)

GOD’S LOVE My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, All three readings today teach us that we are called to become pure and holy. But we don’t become holy by some ritual observances. We become holy by confessing our sins to God and offering our lives for God’s glory and by...

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Vinner)

HOPE IN THE LORD My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this fifth Sunday of ordinary time, the Holy mother church invites us to praise Christ, who continues doing good. He, and his apostles carried out their mission as a responsibility and not just for wages....

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Fr. Francis)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today we continue to read from Mark’s Gospel, learning more about the ministry of Jesus. Jesus cured Simon’s mother-in-law, and she immediately began to serve Jesus and his disciples. Jesus also cured many others who were brought...