When we go to Mass, we are especially connected to that awesome fellowship!

Bartimaeus – who may remind us of today’s urban homeless – is a hero in the Gospel of Mark.

Mark’s narrative seems to indicate that James and John may not be as far off as we think.

If you haven’t had a one-on-one conversation with Jesus in a while, why haven’t you?

A home filled with love might not be the neatest, but company is always welcome!

If your cell phone causes you to sin, cut off your internet connection.

As Paulist founder Isaac Hecker said, “The one who has no cross is no follower of the crucified.”

In the political process, we can serve as agents of reconciliation.

My ministry, at this time of uncertainty, is to listen.

Until we plumb the depths of our rawest emotions, we cannot speak of justice or healing.

Most of us do not suddenly wake up one day with a new-found ability to resist temptation or to bestow forgiveness.

Focusing on metaphorical ways that Jesus is the bread of heaven. (We’ll cover the literal ways soon!)