“Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and forever.” God is incapable of change; He can’t love you more than He already does! Interior freedom grows in people who live in the unchanging presence and love of God.

Talk to parents of students preparing for confirmation.

Saints don’t carry parachutes! Mission is never done in “ones.” Mission flows from relationship; communion.

The two women of the gospel show us how to be healed: “She fell down before Jesus and told Him the whole truth.” “The child is not dead but asleep’…and they ridiculed Him.” Talitha koum!

“The man went off and began to proclaim what Jesus had done for him; and all were amazed.” Am I a witness to hope like this man, or am I a spiritual pansy?

The mission of every Christian is symbolized by the candle we received the day we became followers of Jesus. Be light!

“Grant we pray, that, aflame with the same fire of love, that we may seek out souls and serve you alone.” The love found in John Bosco is offered to us as well.

How do I measure the value of a human life? “The measure with which you measure will be measured unto you.” The Church is at her best in the face of death.

Real sacrifice requires real presence. Real presence requires real priesthood. It is the great privilege of our lives to have these gifts in the Catholic Church. This makes real worship possible.

Thomas was arguably the most brilliant theological mind in history. But he did not just know ABOUT Jesus. He knew Him and loved Him. “Thomas, you have written well of me. What shall you have as your reward?”