What exactly does Jesus mean when he says, "Pay unto Caesar what is Caesar's, and pay unto God what is God's"? I'm not sure, but we can infer a lot about how the Church should interact with the state! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Both Galatians 4:22-5:1 and Luke 11:29-32 are a bit difficult for us to understand, because of the changes in cultural context. After some explanation, we talk about Paul's theme in Galatians: freedom in Christ. (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Combining a silly movie with an uplifting prophecy and a sobering gospel. Life is a banquet! (Holy Trinity Parish, Jefferson City, TN)

A memorial for one of the Paulists' three new patron saints with feast days in October. John Henry Newman is an excellent patron for us, and not just because of campus ministry! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

An invitation to find time for contemplation -- the "sacred pause" -- in our routines. Our Lady is a great model! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

The majority of Americans believe in angels, but do you believe that you have a guardian angel? Some reflections… (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Looking to the insights of a very anti-religious author -- Voltaire -- to give examples of the wisdom of Job! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

When we compare ourselves with others, it often leads to sin -- gossiping, speaking badly of others, being judgmental. How can we confront the temptation? (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 provide most of the lyrics to the folk rock song "Turn, Turn, Turn" -- a song which none of our undergraduate students knew, I later discovered! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)

"Vanity of vanities!" "There is nothing new under the sun." How can these thoughts from Ecclesiastes / Qoheleth be considered wisdom inspired by God? (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)