In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to act with integrity. He says, “Why do you notice the splinter in our brother or sister’s eye but do not perceive the wooden beam in our own?” This question invites us to engage in deep self-reflection, to ponder the things that blind us to seeing God's face in our brothers and sisters around us.

The Texas Mission Council (TMC) Annual Conference was held at Mexican American Catholic College in San Antonio from February 21-23. Not only did Houston Spiritan Friends and donors participate in the conference, but they also helped the TMC Board with the planning and execution of the event.

We can gather much inspiration from Blessed Daniel Brottier’s life and words. Here are just a few lessons we can learn.

Pope Francis says that mercy is the very essence of God. Today's Scriptures, like a comforting refrain, focus on mercy. We all must choose to follow God's mercy so that we can love one another without counting the cost. The commandments are not simply rules but God's invitation to love.

As we celebrate the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus wants us to focus on the things that really matter. The thing that should matter the most is that we are all blessed in God's eyes.

The Gospel passage tells of the disciples in the boat fishing. They caught nothing. Jesus challenged them to "go into the deep." They followed Jesus' request and caught more fish than they could handle without help.