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15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Parable of the Sower, Why Some Believe and Some Don't
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Parable of the Sower, Why Some Believe and Some Don't

The Parable of the Sower: Why does God's word transform some lives and not others? Why does creation still groan in labor pains?

Let God Be God: When Wolves are at the Door
Let God Be God: When Wolves are at the Door

Even when we're sent like sheep among wolves, even when we fall—God is ready to lift us up.

Let Go of Anger: A Powerful Lesson from Hosea & Matthew
Let Go of Anger: A Powerful Lesson from Hosea & Matthew

Drawing from the prophet Hosea and the Gospel of Matthew, discover why shaking the dust from your feet isn't about judgment—it's about fr

Sow Justice, Reap Loving‑Kindness
Sow Justice, Reap Loving‑Kindness

Hosea 10 issues a pastoral challenge: prosperity that breeds divided loyalties and pious ritual without justice is not what God wants.

Letting Go: What Does God Want for You?
Letting Go: What Does God Want for You?

While the Gospel shows us the beautiful moment of Jesus healing a leper with a simple touch, the first reading from 2 Kings tells a grim story of K

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Becoming Shepherds for a New Israel
The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Becoming Shepherds for a New Israel

From Moses on Mount Sinai to Jesus summoning the twelve disciples, we explore how God’s promise of being a "special possession" evolved.<

Behold Your Mother: Mary’s "Yes" and the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church
Behold Your Mother: Mary’s "Yes" and the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church

As Jesus hung upon the cross, he gave his mother to the beloved disciple, and in doing so, he gave her to all of us.

The Power of Pentecost, Connecting us Even Today
The Power of Pentecost, Connecting us Even Today

Pentecost wasn’t just a one-time event of tongues of fire and ancient languages; it is a living reality that transforms our lives today.

Ascension Sunday: The "In-Between" Time, Waiting for the Spirit
Ascension Sunday: The "In-Between" Time, Waiting for the Spirit

Fr. Scott explores the "rub" of the Ascension: the period of waiting between Jesus leaving and the Holy Spirit arriving at Pentecost.

Finding Peace and Hope in the Holy Spirit
Finding Peace and Hope in the Holy Spirit

Jesus promised that don't need to worry, the Holy Spirit is at work in the world, guiding all toward the truth.

Peter's Bold Proclamation & Holy Spirit's Inspiration • Easter Monday 2026
Peter's Bold Proclamation & Holy Spirit's Inspiration • Easter Monday 2026

We examine Peter's transformation from a hesitant disciple to a bold preacher after the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, urging the peo

Easter Vigil: Essential Guide to Liturgy, Symbols & Readings
Easter Vigil: Essential Guide to Liturgy, Symbols & Readings

A beautiful journey through the Easter Vigil, the most important liturgy of the year!

Why Couldn't Peter Follow Jesus? | Holy Week Tuesday Reflection
Why Couldn't Peter Follow Jesus? | Holy Week Tuesday Reflection

In today’s reflection, we look at a powerful moment of transition in the Gospel of John: Jesus' last night with his disciples.

Called to Be a Covenant: Holy Week Monday Reflection
Called to Be a Covenant: Holy Week Monday Reflection

Diving into the "Suffering Servant" songs, exploring the powerful moment when God declares the servant to be a *covenant* for the people.

The Annunciation: Mary's YES vs. King Ahaz's NO • Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026
The Annunciation: Mary's YES vs. King Ahaz's NO • Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026

Two contrasting moments of decision: Mary's profound "yes" to God and King Ahaz's stubborn "no."

Consequences, Mercy & New Paths: The Bronze Serpent & Esau's Legacy • Tuesday, 24 Mar 2026
Consequences, Mercy & New Paths: The Bronze Serpent & Esau's Legacy • Tuesday, 24 Mar 2026

The fascinating story of the bronze serpent from the Book of Numbers, where the Israelites, complaining about their desert journey, face the deadly

The Third Sunday of Lent • The Secret Meaning of the Woman at the Well
The Third Sunday of Lent • The Secret Meaning of the Woman at the Well

For the Third Sunday of Lent by Sr. Joan Bukrey OSF and Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP.

Beyond "Good Enough": The Challenge of Forgiveness
Beyond "Good Enough": The Challenge of Forgiveness

for 26 Feb 2026. Exploring the difficult command to "leave your gift at the altar" and seeking reconciliation first.

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time | True holiness lies not in ritual, but in compassionate action
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time | True holiness lies not in ritual, but in compassionate action

Exploring the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, which proclaim that we don't need worldly power; rather, we need to use what lit

30 January • King David's Sin: When Moral Outrage Hides Our Own Flaws
30 January • King David's Sin: When Moral Outrage Hides Our Own Flaws

Yesterday, we saw King David in beautiful prayer, full of gratitude.

29 January • “God, You Promised”: Praying with King David & Mary’s Magnificat
29 January • “God, You Promised”: Praying with King David & Mary’s Magnificat

In today’s reflection, we pray with King David in 2 Samuel as he responds to God’s astonishing promise of a lasting dynasty.

The Baptism of the Lord: Meaning, Scripture & Mission
The Baptism of the Lord: Meaning, Scripture & Mission

Father Scott connects the dots between today’s powerful scripture readings.