Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 15:21–28
This Sunday’s gospel has always baffled me. I recall my first time reading this passage about the Canaanite woman who begs Jesus for a miracle for her daughter, and Jesus essentially calls her a dog. I wondered if this woman caught Jesus at a tough moment: perhaps he had low blood sugar. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 14:22–33
One summer, during a family vacation at the beach, my brother-in-law took us out on his speedboat for a fun day on the water. I was at ease cruising the gentle waters of Mission Bay near my home in San Diego, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 13:1–23
These last few weeks, I have tuned in to the FIFA World Cup with millions around the world, much to the chagrin of my daughters. For some reason, they don’t love it when their parents unexpectedly holler at the TV. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 9:36–10:8
Friends, let me introduce you to my parents. All my life, my mom and dad have witnessed to me what a life on mission looks like and set the example for me to follow. In addition to the mission of our home—loving and raising their family with intentionality and focus, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 6:51–58
This past weekend found me stress cleaning my house and chasing my 7-year-old around our church while her first Communion veil repeatedly slipped out of her hair. Caroline, our peaches and cream middle daughter, had the joy of receiving her first Communion with several of her closest friends and cousins. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 3:16–18
Currently, I am packing up our home for a long-distance move. After years of patiently waiting for my adult children to leave the nest, I’m surprised by how difficult it is to let go of things as we plan to downsize. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 14:15-21
Have you ever found yourself at the end of your rope? I’m going to assume that you, like me, are human, flawed, and have definitely had days that felt like I just can’t do it. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 10:1–10
Early one morning last week, we saw a coyote in our backyard, hanging out by our pool. Since he was an uninvited guest, when spotted in our suburban oasis he scurried into the shrubbery and up the hill. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 28:1–10
Eighteen years ago, the trajectory of my life was forever altered. After a year defined by deep prayer, careful discernment, and spiritual formation, I stood at the Easter Vigil and entered into full communion with the Catholic Church. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Matthew 21:1–11
Imagine you are walking through a crowded parking lot when you spot a stranger calmly sliding into the driver’s seat of your brand-new car. Naturally, you confront him, demanding to know what on earth he thinks he’s doing. [...]
