Pope Benedict XVI …The theme chosen this year is meaningful—“By nature, man is relation to the infinite”—in view of the now imminent Year of Faith which I have chosen to proclaim for the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. Speaking of man and of his desire for the…
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (B); August 26, 2012 Jos 24:1-2a,15-17,18b; Ps 34; Eph 5:21-32; Jn 6:60-69 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior C.C. & Folsom Prison The Eucharist has been from the beginning a source of conflict and division. This, of course, was not Christ’s intention, for the Eucharist is supposed to be…
A new book, Latino Catholicism: Transformation in America’s Largest Church, focuses on the impact that Latinos are having on the Catholic Church in the United States. The book’s author is Timothy Matovina, professor of theology and executive director of the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame. The books introduction frames the…
Is Political Discord an Occasion of Sin and What Makes Liberals/Conservatives Tick? -by Deacon Jim McFadden In Jesus’ priestly prayer (cf. John 17), our Lord proclaims that God, who is love, gathers together the many as one: “…that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you,…
Dear Folks, Below is an article, “Five Reasons Drone Assassinations are Illegal,” that recently appeared in the Pax Christi USA website. “I think the difference between me and some people is that I’m content to do my little bit. Sometimes people think they have to do big things in order to make change. But if…
Dear Folks, Celebrating the 450th anniversary of the Carmel Reform movement, Pope Benedict recently reflected on the spirituality of Teresa of Avila. Peace and good will, Deacon Jim A Shining Star: St Teresa of Avila The following is a reflection that Pope Benedict XVI sent to Bishop Jesus Garcia Burillo of Avila, Spain…
Dear Folks, Below is a reflection, “‘Gay Marriage’ is Not Marriage. Here’s Why”, that originally appeared in the “New Oxford Review.” The author, Monica Migliorino Miller, concludes here thoughtful and extensive piece by noting, “We must speak the truth in love, recognizing that homosexual persons have God-given dignity and basic human rights that must never…
The Mystery of the Mass 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B); July 29, 2012 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ps 145; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior C.C. & Folsom Prison The sixth chapter of John’s gospel, from which we’ll be reading for the next several weeks, is an on-going meditation on…
Which King Do You Follow? 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B); July 22, 2012 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior Catholic Church In order to understand the marvelous words from the book of the prophet Jeremiah, we need to go far back in Israelite history—all the…
Dear Folks, Attached is a reflection, “Internet Noise and the ‘Sounds of Silence,’” which reflects upon the challenges of Internet usage and the need for Quiet in our lives. Peace and good will, Deacon Jim Internet Noise and the “Sounds of Silence” The recent issue of Newsweek ran a very disturbing article “iCrazy:…
One of the Highest & Most Demanding Expressions of Love 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A); September 6, 2026 Ez 13:8-10. Ps 95. Rom 13:8-10. Mt 18:15-20 The community must make the person feel that, while it condemns the mistake,…
The Cross is the Way Home 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A); August 30, 2026 Jer 20:7-9. Ps 63. Rom 12:1-2. Mt 16:21-27 Deacon Jim McFadden After establishing Peter as the rock of his Church, Jesus then begins to speak…
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (A); August 23, 2026 Is 22:19-23. Ps 138. Rom 11:33-36. Mt 16:13-20 Deacon Jim McFadden Midway through his public ministry, Jesus ventured with his disciples to the northern reaches of the Promised Land, to the…
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