The call, consecration, and commission of Jesus’ life is found in our own Baptism. The call to be the servant – savior is our personal outgrowth of our relationship with Jesus.    ~ Fr. Matt

                                                              

 

Mary is believer and disciple. She carries the treasures of her experience in her heart. Let us begin the New Year with the same hope and dedication.     ~ Fr. Matt

                                                              

 

In the Word Incarnate God speaks the language of our flesh and blood, in the pulsing of our needs and aspirations, and even the shadows of our sinful darker side. Let us make this Christ Event alive in our hearts and homes .      ~ Fr. Matt

                                                           

 

Carl Sandburg said that a baby is  God’s  opinion that the world should go on. Through Jesus’ saving word, cross, and bread, God continues to be with us.    ~ Fr. Matt

                                                               

 

Contemporary society of Jesus’ day wanted a messiah to throw off the Roman yoke and restore the sovereign nation of Israel. In reality Jesus brings a message of liberation and a ministry of healing leading us home to the Father.  ~ Fr. Matt

                                                                   

 

During the advent season we are called to listen  and respond to John the Baptizer’s cry of “Reform your lives, the kingdom of God is near.”    ~ Fr. Matt

                                                       

 

Do you believe in Jesus? During the next few weeks the scriptures will confront us with the abiding presence of Christ in the world, the church, the Word, and the Living Bread. How will this revolutionize our lives this year?     ~ Fr. Matt

                                                                                   

 

The taunts and mockery of the people ultimately give the theological interpretation of the cross namely SALVATION. “If you are king of the Jews save yourself, He saved others let him save himself, the criminal said save us.”  Let us give thanks to God for saving us.   ~ Fr. Matt   

Being committed to Christ in a hostile environment persists in our own time. Whatever the persecution we are duly equipped to manage and accept it as a proof of our loyalty to Christ and his church.   ~ Fr. Matt

                                            

 

 

 

Pope Francis says, “The Eucharist reminds us that we are not only mouths to be fed, but also God’s hands to help feed others.”        ~ Fr. Matt