Monthly Archives: October 2008

Thursday of the Thirtieth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings I think today’s reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is a good one for us to hear.  How often are we beset by all the frustrations of the world, and all of the sadness that our … Continue reading →

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Ss. Simon & Jude, Apostles

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Today, we celebrate two apostles who, as often is the case, are relatively unknown except that they were followers of Jesus.  Jude is called Judas in Luke and in the Acts of the Apostles.  Matthew and Mark call … Continue reading →

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Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” That certainly seems simple enough.  But we miss the mark on it all the time, don’t we?  The … Continue reading →

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Saturday of the Twenty-ninth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Have you ever seen a fig tree?  I haven’t.  But I can tell you I’d be pretty frustrated if I had cared for a fig tree for three years and never saw one bit of fruit.  I think … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Some people would say that Jesus was a peaceful man.  Saying that is really misunderstanding Jesus and who he was.  Because peace wasn’t necessarily his primary interest, at least not peace in the way that we often see … Continue reading →

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Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings It has often struck me when hearing the news the last several months that being rich in what matters to God is more important than ever.  With banks failing, Wall Street needing a huge bailout, and a 700 … Continue reading →

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St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings | Today’s saint [Mass for the junior high school children.] Of all birds, sparrows are probably the most insignificant.  They are small in size and dull in color.  They undertake no great flights.  They live in bushes rather … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings When I was in seminary, one of the big courses we had to pass with flying colors early on was called Christology.  As the name might suggest, Christology is the study of Jesus Christ, but perhaps more specifically … Continue reading →

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Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week of Ordinary Time: Let your mercy come to me, O Lord

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings “Let your mercy come to me, O Lord.” I love that there were short verses for the psalm today, and we got to repeat this refrain from the Psalmist over and over.  If you think about it, and … Continue reading →

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Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Father Pat

Today’s readings It was shortly after lunch that I finished this homily, and who could blame me?  With all this talk of “juicy, rich food” and wedding banquets, and even St. Paul saying that he knew what it was like … Continue reading →

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