Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

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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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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 10, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, looking at the relevance of apocalyptic literature in our day.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 4, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time with a look at the importance of giving from the heart.
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 28, 2021 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP breaks open the two greatest commandments, asking us to consider how much we love God, our neighbor, and ourselves.
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 19, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda OP breaks open the Sunday readings, reminding us that the God of Restoration needs us to hear the cry of the poor.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 12, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct 7, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 30, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the word of God for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, reminding us to stick to our commitments when the road gets rough.
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 22, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP, breaks open the world for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us to revive our servant hearts.
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 15, 2021 by Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP

Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP, Vocation Director for the Province, opens up the readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary time, musing on what it means to be the greatest.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sep 8, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary time, musing on we might better walk with God.
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 30, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Donald Goergen, OP opens up the Gospel reading for the Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, challenging us to consider if we are trustworthy.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 27, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP opens up the readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, investigating what it means to authentically follow God's law.
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 18, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the Word for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, asking us to consider to whom we go when our faith is tested?
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Aug 11, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings of the day, challenging us to be more like Mary, the Mother of God, who trusted God.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 5, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP breaks open the Word for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us that God always feeds us when we need it most.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 28, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Don Goergen, OP breaks open the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, pointing out the many and surprising ways God reaches out to us.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 22, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 13, 2021 by Fr. Brian Walker, OP

Fr. Brian Walker, OP breaks open the Word for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us to look for help from others as we try to do right in the world.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 7, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time with help from the example of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, who takes seriously our universal call to love and care for the poor.
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jul 2, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP breaks opens the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time looking at the themes of failure and inadequacy.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 22, 2021 by Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP

Fr. Andrew Carl Wisdom, OP opens up the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, challenging us to keep moving forward on our spiritual journey.
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 14, 2021 by Fr. Don Goergen, OP

Fr. Don Goergen, OP invites us to ponder God's love for us so that we might become more loving ourselves.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jun 9, 2021 by Fr. James Marchionda, OP

Fr. James Marchionda, OP opens up the readings for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, reminding us that all of creation is a gift from God that we are charged with taking care of.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Jun 3, 2021 by Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP opens up the meaning of the celebration of that most central theme, the Body and Blood of Christ, reminding us that we live in a world in need of salvation, and worth saving.

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