Fr Matthew Reese
“So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him both of us have…
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Fr Alex Swain
Beloved in Christ, The experience of time is a bizarre phenomenon. Every year that passes, my qualitative experience of time moves increasingly rapidly. In the blink…
Richard Mallory
Two went up to prayTwo went up to the temple to pray,a Pharisee and a tax collector…. —Luke 18.10 And I was sure I was the righteous…
Emily Lyons
Dear Friends, When I begin drafting a Daily Bread reflection, I usually start with a theme that stands out to me from the lectionary readings for…
Deacon Brigid Waszczak
They brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. The people were…
Chotard Doll
Friends, Today we celebrate James, the brother of the Lord, who was a leader of the early church in Jerusalem. He was stoned or perhaps clubbed…
Justin Appel
Dear Friends, As some of you may know, Pope Francis designated 2025 as a Jubilee Holy Year for the Catholic Church. The late pope referred to…
Fr Matthew Reese
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for…
Fr Alex Swain
Beloved in Christ, As the seasons change and the temperatures cool, I find myself reflecting on the wonders of God’s creation. The cooler temperature feels particularly…
Richard Mallory
Bother usIn a certain city there was a judge who neither feared Godnor had respect for people…. A widow kept coming to him saying, “Grant me…
Edina Hall
Fellow Christians, At the start of an Education for Ministry (EFM) year participants are asked to share their “spiritual autobiography.” I initially saw this as a group “get to know you” exercise but quickly realized…
Kyle Dresback
Friends, Today we remember Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, an influential figure during an especially formative moment in the early Church. Living in the generation after the…