One of the central themes of Lent is our personal and communal change of heart. We often say we are available to God, but are we listening when God calls us? The Transfiguration is the story of God’s love for us. Jesus is the fruit of God’s love present among us.

Each year, as we prepare for the Great Feast of the Resurrection, we enter a joyful season of penance leading us to a conversion of heart. These 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving lead us to celebrate our resurrection into new life.

Mercy is at the heart of the Christian life. No matter where Jesus went or what he did, mercy was essential. Jesus' healing ministry responds to the world's people's need for God's mercy.

Jesus comes to heal and restore us. We all need healing. The healing that the Lord gives us enables us to be a blessing to others.

We are reminded that Jesus’ authority comes from God. Even the unclean spirits recognize and obey him. Jesus’ ministry is to carry out the will of God. The healing powers of Jesus caused many to believe in him.

Today, the Church celebrates and proclaims Jesus as the Word of God calling us to discipleship. The Word of God, announced in the Holy Scriptures leads us to action.

As we enter Ordinary Time, the real work of Christmas begins. Today’s Scripture reminds us that we must have a listening heart.

Epiphany Sunday celebrates more than the visit of the “Three Kings (Magi) or the “Wise Men.” This feast celebrates the revelation of God’s plan to be closer to us.

As we prepare to enter a new year, we are invited to reflect on the family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The Holy Family is the model for us.

Love is the gift of Christmas. From the very beginning of creation, God was always concerned for all creation. With joy and love, we celebrate God’s presence among us.

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, the liturgy focuses on Mary the mother of Jesus who is instrumental in preparing the way for Jesus to enter human history.

We are reminded to rejoice on this third Sunday of Advent. No matter the challenges or difficulties we face, we must be joyful.

Each year on the 2nd Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist calls us to prepare the way of the Lord.  A major theme of Advent is preparing a way for the Lord.

Our liturgical year begins, and the readings remind us to watch with hope for the coming of our Savior. Advent is a 4-week period before Christmas where we prepare ourselves for Christ to be born again in us. Jesus will come again.

On this final Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate Jesus our true king. Jesus is our king who shepherds us to treat our neighbors with mercy and love. Jesus is our true king and judge.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to discern what we will do with the gifts and talents God has given us. All that we have come from God. Do we put our energies in the service of others and the building God’s Kingdom?

Today’s Gospel challenges us to wait and be ready. Most of us have a tough time waiting for the people and things we long to encounter. The parable of the ten virgins points out that while we all want to see the bridegroom, we are not all prepared.

We must live authentically where our words and deeds are connected. Our friends and family can often challenge us with the example we give. Jesus invites us to be an example of how Christians should live.

Jesus, in the Gospel, summarizes the law of Moses into love of God and neighbor. Love is the fullest expression of Christian discipleship. Jesus’ vision says that love is the way Christians must live.

This Sunday is known as “Mission Sunday.” It is an opportunity to look at how the Christian faith is shared throughout the world. Jesus enters our world to show us how to love God and our neighbors.