For 5 March 2023, Second Sunday of Lent, based on Matthew 17:1–9 (Photo by Simon Berger on Unsplash)

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, commenting on Jesus telling us, "Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect," points out that this is a long, long journey—but we should make sure we are heading in the right direction.

For 25 February 2023, Saturday after Ash Wednesday, based on Luke 5:27-32 (Photo courtesy of  Jim Forest via Flickr)

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, in response to Jesus saying that he could make an apostle out of a little child, wonders if we put too many limits on what we think God can and cannot do by projecting our own limitations on God.

For 21 February 2023, Tuesday of week 7 in Ordinary Time, based on Mark 9:30-37

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP recommends one of the most powerful prayers in scripture, "I do believe, help my unbelief."

For 9 February 2023, Thursday of week 5 in Ordinary Time, based on Genesis 2:18-25, Mark 7:24-30

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, recalling the beheading of John the Baptist, asks how far we would go to protect our reputation, and challenges us to go further to actually be people of integrity.

For 23 January 2023, Monday of week 3 in Ordinary Time, based on Mark 3:22-30

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP asks us to read the signs of the times, as Jesus did when he began his own ministry after the arrest of John the Baptist.