Catholic Cardinal Reflections

March 8, 2020 - Fr. Xavier's message- In times of trouble, we can sometimes let panic overtake us. Trust in God's mercy to calm our fears. Teresa explores the transfiguration of Jesus as foundational for mankind- his divinity as the Son of God vs. his humanity at Calgary- climbing two different mountains.

March 8, 2020 - Presenting the Mass celebrated at 4:30 in the Stanford Memorial Church by Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, with homilists Fr. Xavier and Chaplain Teresa Pleins.

February 16, 2020 - Jesus used exageration to depict the commandments, including anger. In fact, Jesus was frequently angry with the officials and hypocrits that sought to portray Him as a law-breaker. Anger is in itself not a sin, as it can provoke loving acts that change the world. It is only a sin if not directed towards greater presence of God.

February 2, 2020 - Fr. Dominic reminds us that candles are a symbol of the light of Christ, while Teresa describes Jesus as a child who changed the world, as unveiled by Simeon in Christ's presentation in the temple.

January 26, 2020 - When Jesus called his disciples, they were not chosen from the most beautiful, intelligent, wealthy or popular; they mirrored His propensity for associating with the lowly people, who in His and his Father's eys were actually the beautiful people that he loves intensely. We need to see others with God's eyes.

January 19, 2019 - As humans we sin over and over again, but baptism give us the power to repent and be God's light in the world as His sons and daughters. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

January 12, 2020 - John protests that he is not worthy to baptise Jesus, but He assures John it is the "righteous" thing to do, paving the way for all of us to understand, with Jesus, that we are beloved sons and daughters of God. God's favor on us is a game changer, and that could be our "lightbulb" moment.

January 5, 2020 - The Magi searched for the infant Jesus. They were considered sinful sorcerers, but when they found Him, honored Him with expensive gifts. The epiphany is the showing, the manifestation of Jesus to the Magi. We are called to show to others the same kind of love that God has for us.

December 22, 2019 - Fr. Bob muses on what Joseph might have been thinking, when he heard that Mary was pregnant. Joseph realizes that God's plan is much better than theirs.