Going Behind the Word: The relationship between Church and State
How providential we have the gospel reading this weekend about paying taxes to Caesar. We are a little more than…
Going Behind the Word: October 11, 2020
Mountains, weddings and feasts. These images are part of the first reading and the gospel. What do these images mean…
Going Behind the Word: The danger of envy
At the root of the dissatisfaction in this Sunday's gospel is envy. Even though they are not treated unfairly, the…
Going Behind the Word: What’s up with the number 7?
There are certain numbers in the bible that come up again and again. Ever wonder why? What is the meaning…
Going Behind the Word: How can we be the watchful sentinel?
How readily do we look for the holy presence of God in our daily lives? How well do we seek…
Going Behind the Word: What does it mean to deny yourself?
The pathway to happiness and fulfillment is counter intuitive. To find ourselves, we must lose ourselves. It is in giving…
GBTW: What is a Deacon? May 10, 2020
In the first reading from Mass today we encounter the beginning of the ministry of deacons. But just what is…
The virtue of hope
How can you be generous? That is the message of hope we are called to have as people of faith.…
The power of the Transfiguration
Every Second Sunday of Lent we hear an account of the Transfiguration. Why is this?
Why was Jesus Tempted? Aquinas Knows
The gospel this Sunday is about the temptation of Jesus. Jesus is led by the Spirit into the desert to…