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On March 1, during a parish visit to the Church of the Ascension in Rome, Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt appeal for peace and unity in a world shaken by violence. Speaking openly about the renewed unrest and bombings in the Middle East and ongoing war in Ukraine, the Holy Father said, “I am very worried about what is happening in the world… War, again!” He urged the faithful to become “heralds of the…

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this Second Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to reflect on trust, transformation, and our call to holiness. In Genesis, we hear God call Abraham to leave behind what is familiar and step into the unknown. Abraham does not have all the answers. He does not see the whole plan. Yet he trusts—and he goes. His journey becomes the beginning of God forming a people of faith….

February 22, 2026 1st Sunday of Lent Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We have already begun our Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday by going back to the very beginning. In the Book of Genesis, we hear about the creation of our first parents and how temptation entered the world. Adam and Eve were given everything they needed. They walked with God. Yet the serpent planted doubt: “Did God really say…?” That small seed of…

A few years into my priesthood, I hit a wall. I had taken on too many commitments: Masses, meetings, ministries, projects. I couldn’t keep up. I was double-booking, forgetting things, running late, and letting people down. My boss at the time, a wise priest, and our shared secretary, noticed. For my birthday, the two gave me a stack of 100 flashcards, each with one word printed in a different language: “NO.” It was funny, but…

I recently learned why zebras have stripes. Scientists used to think it was for camouflage, but new research suggests something more interesting: the stripes help zebras blend in with one another. When a predator looks at a herd, the overlapping stripes make it hard to single out one animal. But if a researcher spray-paints a dot on just one zebra, predators lock on it and eventually attack. The lesson? In the wild, blending in is…

I was 22 years old, lying in bed one night while on a pilgrimage, when I suddenly sensed an idea in my mind: “Go to the seminary.” There was no voice, no vision, but a gentle and unmistakable clarity. I simply prayed, “Lord, if that’s from you, let me find great joy in it.” Three days later, my heart was bursting with joy. I dropped everything and entered the seminary. The older I get, the…

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time John 1:29-34  It’s common to hear belief in Jesus and the Church mocked as blind faith and credulity. But in reality, it is deeply human and rational. Think about it: we rely on the testimony of others constantly. I trust chemists who certify the safety of toothpaste and cleaning products. I trust engineers when I use a microwave or drive over a bridge. Why? Because they have studied and seen…

The Baptism of the Lord                                        Matthew 3:13-17 Apple ran a commercial not long ago called “Behind the Mac – Greatness.” It shows artists and creators, such as Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga, working behind their MacBooks. The narration says, “There’s a certain kind of person who doesn’t wait for greatness. They make it.” It’s a compelling message. There’s beauty in using our gifts with passion and purpose. But there lies a hidden…