A reader writes: I watched a Catholic Mass online due to being physically unable to attend on October 15, from Ontario, Canada. I was following with my hand missal and noticed much of the wording was different. Content didn’t change, but the
Preparing us for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Timothy O’Malley reminds us that we do not know the hour of Our Lord’s return. In today’s Gospel Jesus “speaks of the end of days. The apocalypse. The sun will be darkened. The
Both political and economic theories presume that planning is a good. A business should have a surplus of funds, saving up for a rainy day. A nation should regularly think through various scenarios related to conflict. One should be prepared for the
In the Opening the Word for the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the upcoming election season. If we don’t vote for this candidate, then the world will fall apart. But, if we vote
In the Opening the Word for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Timothy P. O’Malley addresses the invitation of all to partake in the communion of love. Every human being will need to decide if they desire God as much as God
For this weekend's Mass readings, writer Timothy O’Malley addresses the resurrection from death for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The resurrection of the dead is about divine fidelity. The God who has been faithful will be faithful even unto death. Jesus
The Gospel for the thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time brings us the story of Zaccheus, a chief Roman tax collector, and wealthy man. Zaccheus wants to encounter Jesus. Jesus’ offer to stay at Zaccheus’ house angers the crowd. Timothy P. O’Malley writes
In his look at the readings for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Timothy O’Malley asks, “Who is the Pharisee?” In Scripture, the Pharisee obeys the Law of God to the letter, but he has forgotten that the vocation of Israel is
Jesus Christ offers a narrative about human life that is radically against the myth of self-reliance. Instead of relying on our own virtues, the Christian is the one who depends on God alone. In this week’s Opening the Word, Timothy P. O’Malley
In this Sunday’s readings, we hear about the 10 lepers who are healed by Jesus. Yet, only one — a Samaritan — returns to thank God. This reading reminds us to give thanks to God for all things. But we should also