We stand in awe of God’s majesty.  Fear of th Lord helps us understand that God’s mercy outshines his creation.  Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord.  May our souls rejoice in God our Savior.    ~ Fr. Matt

Elijah invites us to ponder how to pray and how God responds to our prayer.  There is no sentiment to hold back from prayer.  God will never settle for less than all we can become.  ~ Fr. Matt

We need food for our bodies to stay healthy and to be able to function.  We need spiritual food for our souls, mind, and hearts to live and thrive as human beings.  Are we  starving ourselves?  Are we consuming the wrong things that deplete our humanity?  How can we remedy this?        ~ Fr. Matt

Life flourishes when virtues are practiced.  The readings call us to be mindful of others needs.  We have too much of over consumptions and broken relationships.  Let us strive to grow in the Divine vision of one body, one family so deeply loved by God.    ~ Fr. Matt

People need sustenance, security, and healing.  Jesus is the successor of Moses and chief Shepherd.  Jesus like Moses will lead his people through the alienation of sin, and be the revelation of God’s relationship with his people.    ~ Fr. Matt

Having celebrated any number marriages for 40, 50, or 60 years, we often ask why they chose each other.  The answers are subtle.  They make each other feel safe, loved, and beautiful.  No fireworks  involved, just ordinary feelings in the heart.  Let’s use this paradigm in our relationship with God.              ~ Fr. Matt

The scarecrow, the tinman, the lion and Dorothy all found out that the Wizard of Oz was just an ordinary man.  The Gospel story tells us that the people couldn’t believe that Jesus was the messiah because he was ordinary.  Do we deny that the Divine is in our mundane, ordinary circumstances?         ~ Fr. Matt

If we as men and women do not embrace our sensitivity, our intuition, and things of the heart we become toxic.  Let’s not repress our intellect and emotions.  May Jesus awaken new life in us.

~ Fr. Matt 

The Diocese has directed us on this Fathers Day to celebrate the quintessential masculine figure of the Holy Family, namely Joseph.  Joseph brings a quiet dignity to the mystery of salvation history.  May we remember all the masculine images of our journey to God.    ~ Fr. Matt

God is surprise.  God is novelty.  God is creativity.  We may try to plan our lives however we end up in places we never dreamed of.    ~ Fr. Matt