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Blog Scripture Prayer Church Fathers Apologetics Ecumenism Book Reviews	Reflections Reflections on the Sunday Scripture Readings RSS Feed 2008 Liturgical Year The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King (11/23/2008) In his book “Jesus Through the Centuries,” Church historian Jaroslav Pelikan explores the most popular images of Jesus throughout Christian history, demonstrating how a culture will identify the figure of Jesus to fit its times.... 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (11/16/2008) In today’s 2nd reading, St. Paul gives a strong warning to the Thessalonians: “let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober” (1 Thessalonians 5:6). Paul is clearly not talking about physical sleep, but spiritual sleep.... Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (11/09/2008) Imagine the simultaneous destruction of Washington D.C., New York, and Rome. The centers of our political, economic, and religious lives gone, in an instant. How would life continue?... 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (11/02/2008) The crusading politician caught in corruption…the televangelist breaking his marriage vows…moral leaders can be moral failures, and American society likes nothing better... 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (10/26/2008) Our conversations with others are some of the best means we have for gaining insight into the personality and priorities of our acquaintances. Observing how someone interacts with other people can reveal that person's inner nature... 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (10/19/2008) St. Paul says that "We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28). Today's readings indicates that God will use even those who do not explicitly acknowledge His rule... 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (10/12/2008) In 16th and 17th century England, being a Catholic was a dangerous habit. Persecuted by the Anglican authorities, Catholics were liable to fines, possible imprisonment, and even death... 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (10/05/2008) The mind of the Christian can be likened to the vineyard described in our Lord's parable today. St. Paul tells us who the tenants of this vineyard should be... Other Liturgical Years 2009	About Me Later this year Our Sunday Visitor will be publishing my book Who Is Jesus Christ? Unlocking the Mystery in the Gospel of Matthew, a series of reflections on the titles given to Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. I began my study of the Catholic faith in 1991 as an Evangelical Protestant, converting to the Catholic Church in 1993. I serve as head of evangelization at St. John Neumann parish in Gaithersburg, MD, and am cofounder of Little Flowers Foundation, a non-profit whose mission is to assist Catholic families seeking to adopt children with special-needs.

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