At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Three readings about sitting with God: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22; Psalm 15; and Luke 19:1-10. Any ideas here that relate to Eucharist or Thanksgiving?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. How do we maintain the joy of Luke 18:35-43 instead of becoming "weary" like those in Revelation 2:1-5? Consult Psalm 1! Thanks to Rev. Ilona Komjathy of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. The terrifying nature of apocalyptic literature (including Daniel 12:1-3 and Mark 13:24-32) and why it's supposed to bring us joy.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. The studies and convictions of St. Albert the Great, and relating it to the context of the Letter of Philemon.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. A reflection on three of my Catholic heroes of the 20th century -- Dorothy Day, Joseph Bernadin, and Pedro Arrupe -- in light of Titus 3:1-7.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. How Frances Xavier Cabrini lived out the ideals of Luke 17:7-10 and Titus 2:6-8. (Plus, a rendition of some lousy poetry!)

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Both the role of Josaphat and the authorship of Titus lead to debates among Christians. It's an opportunity to pray for unity and reconciliation!

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. The widow "contributed… her whole livelihood." Can we do likewise? Should we do likewise? If not, how do we appropriately live out her example?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. How do Phil 2:12-18, Psalm 27, and especially Luke 14:25-33 make sense in light of the bitter political campaign season that just ended?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. The challenge of living out Jesus' call in Luke 14:12-14. Seems consonant with Philippians 2:1-4, however!