Reflections on Faith in Daily Life
Welcome to Mark 10:45
Homilies and reflections on Scripture, the Catholic faith, and the ordinary moments in which Christ calls us to follow him.
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” — Mark 10:45
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The Hinges of Grace
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22 Notice how the reading from Ezekiel begins: “The angel brought me back to the entrance of the temple…” Perhaps you’ve been to Rome and stood at the entrance to the Lateran Basilica. If not, I…
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Finally Found It
Sunday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27 One ice-cold Michigan morning, my elderly mother realized she left her cellphone in her car. Not waking my little brother to…
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Trapped Between Two Worlds
The Passion of John the Baptist Jeremiah 1:17-19; Mark 6:17-29 There’s something about someone like John the Baptist who speaks the truth to your heart. It’s as if their words grab you and…
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A Whitewashed Tomb
Wednesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18; Matthew 23:27-32 A while ago, I visited a parish where I spent many years as a child. Sitting there, I began reminiscing…
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The “Yes” Hidden Inside “No”
The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 15:21-28 In child psychology, we learn that children get very good at figuring out what parents mean when they say “No.” They do it by…
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Labors of Love
Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; John 12:24-26 Recently, I was looking back on all the things I did as a young man — raising three kids, working two…
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