"One of the important things a Gospel like this reminds us is that we want to make sure that though we own things that they never really own us..." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference:Luke 12:13-31

"People tempt us and teach us to do things that are not for our good and we can do the same for other people as well. ... What's important is to not just listen to what people say, but we also have to consider the source. ... It's not just what is being said but who is saying it."(from Fr. Daniel's homily) Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2

"As we look at the faith we have and the faith we'd love to have in the people around us, maybe in our families, in our spouses, may we recognize each person has their own journey to walk with God and we are here just accompanying them as witnesses as they accompany us on our journey of faith." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference: Genesis 12:1-9 and Matthew 7:1-5

"Today we hear Jesus telling us how to resolve conflict within our communities, within our families, with our friends. ... Our call is to resolve that conflict. ... Reconciliation is always the goal of anybody who's Christian because we model ourselves after Christ." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

[In the Gospel] "Jesus is trying to correct [the scribes and Pharisees] and hopefully save their souls. ... I think a true humble person in the faith is open to hearing anything that might be corrected. ... Pride and our own ego really, really is a huge block in us hearing how to grow in holiness because it often will mean we have to change a little." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference: Luke 11:47-54

"In the Sacrament of Reconciliation it is first about God's love for us and our sorrow, not because of His Divine judgment but because we've offended Him and we love Him above all else." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference:Romans 2:1-11 and Luke 11:42-46.

"In today's Gospel Jesus is frustrated by the people because they're always demanding signs. They're always demanding something for Jesus to prove who He is before they will enter into relationship with Jesus." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture reference: Luke 11:29-32

"How easy for us, when we are around things a lot or very familiar with them or with the people in our lives that we start taking things and people for granted. ... Giving thanks isn't only for the one who receives the thanks, but it's very important to the one who gives thanks. ... because it reminds us it's important to have an appreciative heart for everything we have in our lives. ... Hopefully this week we are challenged to make sure we show our thanks." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference:Luke 17:11-19

"Jesus is giving a list of commands, a list of rules and He is always dealing with what we deal with still today in our Catholic faith of what the Jewish people are dealing with where they look at the commands and they look right at them and see if they have fulfilled them rather than looking at the interior, or the reason for the commands and why they're there. ... go to the interior meaning of the law rather than the exterior obligation of the law." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference: Sirach 15:15-20 and Matthew 5:17-37.

"Jonah hears God calling but is constantly running away ... and as soon as he stops running God is right there because God is continually being a part of our life." (from Fr. Daniel's homily)

Scripture Reference:Luke 10:25-37