Posted by Web Staff on 10/31/20
There is a possibly apocryphal story about a senior prelate being asked out of the blue at a press conference: “Your Eminence, what do you think of the local night clubs?” Whereupon, taken aback, he replied: “I don’t know. I’ve never been to a night club.” The next day ... Read More »
Posted by Web Staff on 10/24/20
The Greek word for endurance was "hypomeno," and its literal (etymological) meaning was to stay firm under. It could mean the firmness of a foundation that gives stability under a building. Or it could mean the firmness of someone who stands his ground when he is under attack. This ... Read More »
Posted by Web Staff on 10/17/20
There is a confusion regarding this parable by the modern audience who hears it. The King seems crazy. How are those on the highways and byways to have a wedding garment? Now for the rest of the story. Jesus eloquently illustrates this truth by including a curious detail in ... Read More »
Posted by Web Staff on 10/10/20
West Point Military Academy, just up the Hudson River from New York City, has a beautiful campus. The style of architecture is military Gothic, the grounds are well-groomed and immaculate, and the views of the Hudson River valley can be breathtaking, especially during autumn, when the leaves are changing ... Read More »
Posted by Web Staff on 10/03/20
Today’s readings remind us that we have two fundamental choices in life when the Lord asks something of us: obedience or rebellion. Rebellion is a choice, but it is the wrong choice. In today’s First Reading Ezekiel reminds us that those who blame the Lord for their destructive path ... Read More »