Catholic Cardinal Reflections

December 8, 2019 - The Advent Greeting includes four admonishments, as we await the coming of the Christ-child: 1. Stay awake! 2. Prepare! 3. Rejoice! 4. Don't be afraid! God is already here.

November 24, 2019 - Christ's power enables our salvation through His death on the cross. He died to save us; we have only to ask forgiveness for our sins.

November 17, 2019 - The world is torn by war and strife, human suffering everywhere. Are these the end times that will signify the Second Coming? Most of the apocalypse had already happend when it was prophesized in scriptures. Live each day in the knowledge tha God loves you and forgives your sins.

November 10, 2019 - Christ's victory over death makes Him the God of the living, thus there is no death in heaven and things such as marriage pass away in the redemption.

November 3, 2019 - Even your enemies were created by God, and he loves them, as we must. Christ set the example, by eating and living amonst the sinners.

October 27, 2019 - It is often hard to be humble, yet that is the parable for today. Your gifts are part of the fabric that we live in; no more or less important than others.

October 20, 2019 - Dean of Religious life Tiffany Steinwert preaches on the persistent widow and the need to pray always: "Ypu are bright, brilliant, beautiful and beloved in the eyes of God. Your neighbor is also."

September 29, 2019 - The parable of Lazarus reminds us how easy it is to ignore the beggars and those who serve. Riches and power can get in the way of living in the spirit of Christ.

September 22, 2019 - Christ's message is simple: One cannot serve two masters- God and money- at the same time.

September 15, 2019 - The story of the prodigal son ends with the message "You are always with me and all I have is yours", a reminder that God always loves us, despite our sins. We have only to come to our senses.