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Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO The Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi (Galatians 1: 13-24, Luke 10: 38-42) I always take great delight in reading Paul’s recollections of his conversion. That event stands as a beacon of hope for all of us. The story is intriguing. Saul who was going to... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO The Feast of St. Jerome Whenever we celebrate a great Doctor of the Church, we’re usually able to point out some particular virtue that distinguished him, his charity, perhaps, or his gentleness, or his patience. In the case of St Jerome, we are faced with a... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO The Feast of St. Michael and all angels Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, John 1: 47-51 Today’s feast is a challenge for people who have to see to believe and have to touch to comprehend. Being created spirits, angels cannot be heard, touched, or seen. We are so... read more →

Fr. Stephen Muller, OCSO Sunday the 26th Week of Ordinary Time (Am 6:1a, 4-7, 1Tm 6:11-16, Lk 16:19-31) Carrie Phillips grew up about 30 minutes from here near Attica, New York. She was raised Catholic. When she got older she and her sister did trick riding in rodeos. Her brother... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO Saturday the 25th Week in Ordinary Time “For all these things”, says the book of Ecclesiastes, “God will bring you to judgment”. In other words, if something looks good to you, go for it. But know also that not just anything goes; you have to answer... read more →

Fr. John Denburger, OCSO The Feast of St. Matthew (Ephesians 4: 1 - 7, 11 - 13; Ps 19; Matthew 9: 9 - 13) The Pharisees were ever on the watch, always lurking around and following Jesus wherever He went. Their question: “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors... read more →

Fr. Jerome Machar, OCSO Sunday the 25th Week in Ordinary Time (Amos 8:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Luke 16:1-13) Queen Elizabeth quoted a verse from a WW II song when she addressed the English people during the COVID pandemic. “We'll meet again, Don't know where. Don't know when. But I know... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows Today’s feast is a kind of sorrowful mystery in the liturgical year. “We honor the compassionate love of the Virgin Mary”, says one of the prayers, and the Gospel shows us the suffering side of love. The love between... read more →

Fr. John Denburger, OCSO Sunday the 24th Week in Ordinary Time (Exodus 32: 7 - 11, 13 - 14; Ps 51; 1 Tim 1:12 - 17; Luke 15: 1 - 32) “The Father and I are one” - out of this most sacred oneness, this divine unity, Jesus speaks of... read more →

Fr. Justin Sheehan, OCSO Tuesday the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time In the first reading this morning, from First Corinthians, St Paul wants us to think about something. He asks, “Among men, who knows what pertains to the man except his spirit that is within?” As if to say, Who... read more →