The Magnificat is a Bold Prayer!
I pray you might indulge me a little speculation that cuts against the usual “visuals” surrounding the Magnificat. And , if what I say does not please your sensibilities I ask pardon now, and once...
View ArticleMary and the Muslim World: Is She the Key to Evangelization?
I have often heard that Muslims hold our Blessed Mother Mary in high regard. This reverence may stop short of devotion but there is said to be a respect for her in the Muslim tradition. Now, I first...
View ArticleUpdate: Mary and the Muslims – A Very Good Video Now Available
You may recall that some months ago I wrote a post on Mary and the Muslim World. If you don’t recall it you can read it here: Mary and the Muslim World: Is she the key to evangelization? I recently saw...
View ArticleQuestioning the Questioners: Why Do You Not Honor Mary in Accordance With...
Most of us who are Catholics eventually get asked, “Why do you Catholics worship Mary?” More often than not the question is not a real question it is a rhetorical question. A “rhetorical question,” is...
View ArticleMother of Us All – A Brief Pondering of the Question, "What does Mary look...
It is a notable fact that our Lord and his Mother lived in a time long before photographs, even at a time, and among a people, where drawings and portraits of people were almost unknown. Also notably...
View ArticleSeeing the Magnificat for the Bold and Edgy Prayer It Is
I pray you might indulge me a little speculation that cuts against the usual “visuals” surrounding the Magnificat. And, if what I say does not please your sensibilities I ask pardon now, and once again...
View ArticleA Woman Wrapped in Silence – A Consideration of a Brief Remark in Pope...
Along with many of you, I am reading Pope Benedict’s latest book, volume 3 of Jesus of Nazareth, on the infancy narratives. I was very moved at a very brief reflection that he made on Mary, as the...
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A Pilgrim’s Ponderings – Reflections on the Way to Guadalupe
I am leading about twenty parishioners to Guadalupe Mexico for the next seven days. As I leave, the following thoughts go with me, some personal, some Ecclesial as well. 1. Elevation. Mexico city and...
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Why Don’t You honor Mary?
Most of us who are Catholics eventually get asked, “Why do you Catholics worship Mary?” More often than not the question is not a real question it is a rhetorical question. For a few of you who might...
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In the Midst of Much Blood God extended a Rose. A Meditation on Guadalupe and...
Reflecting on this evening of the great feast of our Lady of Guadalupe, I am mindful of the first reading we had today from the book of Revelation the 12th chapter. A great sign appeared in the sky, a...
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How the Rosary Led Me to Christ
As a young child I was very close to God. I spoke to Him in a very natural way and He spoke plainly to me. Although I have very few memories of my early childhood, I vividly remember how close I was to...
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Our Lady of Fatima – Her Prophecies and Warnings Remain as Essential as Ever!
This week on October 13 and 14th I am in Fatima. Such a profound apparition occurred there, and so accurately prophetic of our times! Our Lady’s warnings of the consequences if we did not pray and...
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Biblical Basics about Mother Mary – A Homily for the Second Sunday of the Year
In the gospel today of the wedding feast at Cana, there is a theological portrait of both Mother Mary and of prayer. Let’s look at the Gospel along five lines: I. The place that Mary has – The text...
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The Biblical Roots of the Assumption of Mary
While the actual event of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven is not recorded in the Scriptures, there is a biblical basis for the teaching that, considered as a whole, confirms Catholic teaching as...
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See What the End Shall Be – A Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent
In the Gospel for this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we step back nine months to March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation, an all-but-hidden event that changed the world. God, whose focal presence departed...
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A Dramatic Biblical Moment That Nearly Everyone Missed
The moment of the Presentation of Jesus was one of the most dramatic in biblical history, yet almost no one noticed. The first part of this post is review for those of you who read my blog regularly....
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Biblical Basics about Mother Mary – A Homily for the Second Sunday of the Year
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes In this Sunday’s Gospel passage of the wedding feast at Cana, there is a theological portrait of both Mother Mary and prayer. Let’s look at the Gospel along five lines:...
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A Dramatic Moment in Biblical History that Almost Everyone Missed
Presentation in the Temple – L. Carracci (1605) Continuing our reflection on the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, let’s ponder a moment that was glorious in its significance and fulfilment, yet was...
View ArticleMulier Fortis – A Homily for the Feast of the Annunciation
In preparation for the Feast of the Annunciation I picked up Jesus of Nazareth, Vol. 3 (The Infancy Narratives), by Pope Emeritus Benedict. I was very moved by a brief reflection that he made on Mary...
View ArticleSee What the End Shall Be – A Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent
In the Gospel for this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we step back nine months to March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation, an all-but-hidden event that changed the world. God, whose focal presence departed...
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