Reflections

With God, nothing is ever truly hopeless. Where there is God, there is faith, and where there is faith, there is always hope. Last Friday we celebrated St. Jude, the brother of the Lord, also known as St. Jude Thaddeus. He was not the actual brother of Jesus, but a relative of His family. He…

We often assume that faith comes automatically — if you grew up in a Christian family, belong to a Christian community, or were taught about God from childhood. Today’s Gospel tells us a different story through the example of the centurion. Those who were close to Christ did not display the faith that Christ praised….

What occupies your thoughts first thing in the morning? What takes up most of your attention during the day? What do you worry about the most? In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks about the eye — the direction of the heart. If our hearts are directed toward God, our thoughts, decisions, and lives are guided by…

Last Friday, we celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart. What is the Sacred Heart for those who believe in Jesus? His Heart is a place of rest when we are overwhelmed, a place of healing when we are wounded, and a place of peace when life feels heavy. We often try to manage our…