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The Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, with Jesus' parable about the vineyard owner who hires people all through the day, but ends up paying them all the same—a full day's wage. In the end, God is equally grateful to everyone who Join in the mission of saving the world, no matter how long they have been doing it.

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Third Sunday of Easter

Apr 29, 2022 by Br. Joseph Trout, OP

Br. Joe Trout, OP breaks open the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, challenging us to find our place within God's plan for the world.
Divine Mercy Sunday

Apr 22, 2022 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for Divine Mercy Sunday, pointing out that it is no easy task to accept the reality of the resurrection and to let it change our lives.
Easter Sunday

Apr 14, 2022 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Alleluia! Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the Easter readings for us, asking us to think about what it might mean for Easter to come to Ukraine in the midst of devastation, and what it means for us.
Palm Sunday

Apr 7, 2022 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP opens up the readings for Palm Sunday, helping us to prepare to have a fulfilling Holy Week.
Fifth Sunday of Lent

Apr 1, 2022 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, asking us to be open to the new thing that God is doing.
Fourth Sunday of Lent

Mar 24, 2022 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, reminding us that we have to be humble and learn to forgive.
Third Sunday of Lent

Mar 15, 2022 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP preaches for the Third Sunday of Lent, about the reality of holiness in our world confronted by the reality of sin, and God's response by extending second chances with infinite mercy.
Second Sunday of Lent

Mar 10, 2022 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the scriptures for the Second Sunday of Lent, reminding us that we have each had our moment on the mountaintop, and are called not to rest in it, but to share it.
First Sunday of Lent

Mar 4, 2022 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the First Sunday of Lent, looking at why now, more than ever, we need to practice penance.
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 22, 2022 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP breaks open the readings for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Lent, exploring about how we can be open to correcting our own faults as we help others in this task as well.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 17, 2022 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, noting that it is our life's work to learn how to forgive.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 11, 2022 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open St. Luke's version of the Beatitudes, reminding us that Christians are all responsible for each other in God's eyes.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Feb 3, 2022 by Br. Joseph Trout, OP

Br. Joe Trout, OP
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 26, 2022 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP asks if we can put our trust in Jesus as he is.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 21, 2022 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jan 13, 2022 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, challenging us to use the gifts that God has given us to help others.
Baptism of the Lord

Jan 7, 2022 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP muses on how John the Baptist hands over his mission to Jesus at his baptism, and how that informs how we should negotiate the transitions in our own lives.
Epiphany

Dec 31, 2021 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP uses the example of the magi coming from the East to discuss the inherent connection between faith and reason.
Feast of the Holy Family

Dec 20, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP sorts through the optional readings for the Feast of the Holy Family, pondering how the different options shift its meaning.
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Dec 15, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, reminding us that when God asks the impossible of us, we must turn to others for help.
Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 7, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open the readings for Gaudéte Sunday, assuring us that our savior is coming, but will he find us waiting and welcoming?
Second Sunday of Advent

Nov 29, 2021 by Fr. Brendan Curran, OP

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, exhorting us to open our hearts to those who are exiled, even ourselves.
First Sunday of Advent

Nov 22, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Donald Goergen, OP breaks open the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, telling us to take courage, fear not, and ready ourselves for a new beginning, because God is with us.
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Nov 17, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for this Solemnity, reminding us of how Christ's Kingdom is different from the kingdoms of Earth, calling us to a new way of living to be a part of this new kingdom.

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