Repent and believe in the gospel. These are the words we hear as we receive our ashes. These are words to take to heart as we begin Lent. But, what do these words mean to us? Repent calls us to recognize our sins, our sinful habits and to turn away from them. To ask God... Continue Reading →
Are You Ready for Lent?
Where has this year gone? Seems like 2020 just began, and here we are Lent is about to start. Are you ready for Lent? Have you begun to think about what you will do this year to strengthen your faith and relationship with Christ? Lent is a time of penance to let go of our... Continue Reading →
Homily for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our readings today challenge us in a very direct way. And that challenge is to be holy. In the first reading from Leviticus, God is speaking to Moses, giving him an important message for the people. He told Moses to “Speak to the whole Israelite community and tell them: Be holy, for I, the LORD,... Continue Reading →