14th Sunday of Ordinary Time; Matthew 11:25-30 Here you will find rest for your souls She looked at me with bright eyes and, with great anticipation, she said, “It’s nothing that diet and exercise can’t cure!” Tears welled up in my eyes as I responded, “So… it’s terminal then?” I'm sure I don't have to tell you that change is hard. Even though it is one of life's constants, the changes we all make in our lifetimes, large and small, cause anxiety, grief, suffering, and t

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time; Matthew 10:37-42 those who welcome holy people…will receive the reward of holy ones. When I was growing up, I was not a good student. Grades did not come easily and I was frustrated by that, but apparently not frustrated enough o do anything about it. I’d rather read a book than do my math, daydream about a far-off place instead of learning my spelling words, or doodle a scratch instead of work on my penmanship. My dad and my teachers would t

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time; Matthew 10:26-33 Do not fear If there has been any constant in the history of humankind, it is fear. Early humans lived in constant fear of being eaten by fearsome animals. So they became farmers and lived in fear of not having a good crop. As societies grew, armies were formed and people lived in fear of being conquered by a larger, meaner army. Kings were raised to protect the people from armies, but then became oppressors themselves and ma