November 5, 2023, Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: The prophet Malachi addressed words of challenge to all his listeners, and did not fear offending those who felt a sense of entitlement because of their office. 

October 29, 2023, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ appeal to everyday experience gave his message an authority that his opponents lacked.

October 22, 2023, Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: If the church has a mission statement, it might be to reach the ends of the world with the good news of Christ’s victory over death.

October 15, 2023, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Matthew continues to provide scenes of the “end times” as the conclusion of his own Gospel narrative draws near.

October 8, 2023, Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: How will the church care for its vineyard and produce unspoiled fruit?  The events of the Synod on Synodality taking place in Rome are a good place to start.

October 1, 2023, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: This Sunday’s readings insist that vulnerability is necessary for unity with God.