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August 1, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels, Luke 9:10-17, Mark 6:34-44, John 6:51-58 and Matthew 14:13-21. What is the significance of this miracle? The miraculous feeding of such a great multitude recalled the miraculous provision of manna in the […]

July 26, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What can a story of a dragnet and a great catch of fish tell us about God’s kingdom? The two most common ways of fishing in Jesus’ time was with a casting-net (or hand-net) which was thrown from the shore and the drag-net or trawl which was […]

July 17, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time What can malicious weed-sowing tell us about the kingdom of God? The image Jesus uses in this parable is a common everyday example of planting, harvesting, and sorting the good fruit from the bad. Weeds can spoil and even kill a good harvest if they are not […]

July 11, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “A sower went out to sow…” These simple words begin one of the most compelling parables in the Gospel, a story that teaches us about gardening and growing, but more importantly, about listening and receiving the Word of God. What can the parable about seeds and roots teach […]

July 3, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest” Jesus promised we would find rest in Him, a rest that does not come with the lack of activity but comes if we take on His yoke. What does the yoke […]

June 26, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Who or what takes first place in your life – in your daily thoughts, cares, and concerns? God has put us first in his thought, care, and concern for our well-being and future. God loved us first and our love for him is a response to his […]

June 20, 2020 Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time “Fear Not – For You are of More Value than Many Sparrows” Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:26-33So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, utter in the light; […]

June 12, 2020 Too good to be true? Every time I turn on the computer or open the morning mail, I’m offered the deal of a lifetime. Lucky me! I’m sure this doesn’t happen to everyone. I’m sure I’m the chosen one to whom the universe is trying to unburden itself of a fortune or […]

June 5, 2020 Who’s listening? Studies show that Catholics are the least catechized of the major faiths, but that is not to say they don’t have a desire to learn. Many Catholics, particularly younger Catholics, hunger for a better understanding of their faith. The Trinity is a tough theological concept to tackle, but the people […]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 All Conflict, All the Time Francis X. Maier About 60 percent of Americans believe in the existence of Hell.  For those who don’t, a pretty good working replica has been on display in our streets since the May 25 police killing of George Floyd.  Or if Hell is too strong an […]

May 29, 2020   Dear Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Family,   The most powerful thing about Pentecost Easter time officially ends on Pentecost Sunday.  But the celebration never ends, because the good news of Jesus remains always good. So the church calendar, remembering the life of Christ, doesn’t simply run off and end […]

May 21, 2020 Knock and the door will be opened to you!                                  Dear Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Family,    As we gather again to be joyfully present for the celebration of Mass, each of us is asked […]