Archbishop Leo Jun Ikenaga SJ of Osaka, issued the following prayer, requesting its circulation that the church “might all pray in unity” for the victims of the disaster: Merciful God, you never depart from us even in the worst of times; be with us in both our joy and in Read more
Lk 16:19-31 When I think about the Gospel for Thursday of the Second Week of Lent (Lk 16:19-31), I’m reminded of an old saying: “If grave stones could talk”. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the story of Lazarus, a poor man who dies and was carried away by the angels Read more
Great news! The CDs of the Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference are in! The set of five CDs includes presentations by Colleen Hammond, Sharmane Adams, and myself as well as the homily by Archbishop Beltran. You can order your set at: http://www.coryav.com/
Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mt. 20:27-28) Read more
Lk 6:36-38 Jesus said to his disciples:“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Stop judging and you will not be judged.Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.Forgive and you will be forgiven.Give and gifts will be given to you;a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing,will be Read more
A break from our usual Lenten fare, but an item of interest nonetheless. New Page 1
If you then, who are wicked,know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more will your heavenly Father give good thingsto those who ask him. (Mt. 7:11-12) I often receive requests to pray for others – illness, relationships, financial difficulty, tight situations, job interviews…many different things. I’m always Read more