Posted by Carol Johnson on 8/24/25
As a child, I would occasionally see homeless people in my hometown. Many had mental problems. As children, they can frighten us. I vividly remember watching from my elementary school playground as a homeless man tried to get into a house. The door was narrow, and he could not ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 8/18/25
Anna Maria was the eldest daughter of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. She had a short life, 17 years. Like her father, Anna Maria died of tuberculosis. Of St. Elizabeth Ann’s five children, Anna Maria was one of the two who died in her lifetime. Anna Maria learned to love ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 8/18/25
The first reading from the First Book of Chronicles (vigil Mass) tells us about the entry of the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. This occurred during the time of King David (10th century BC). It was a spectacular celebration. The Ark had been built in the desert approximately ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 8/11/25
Today's Gospel reading highlights the virtue of vigilance. Pope Francis said that the vigilance the Lord asks of his disciples is continual, so that “we can understand God’s transition in one’s life because God continually passes through life." The Lord says, "Gird your loins and light your lamps." These ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 8/04/25
In today's Gospel reading, the Lord exhorts his disciples to turn away from greed. St. Thomas Aquinas defined greed as "the unreasonable or immoderate desire for riches." Desiring money is not bad. Money is a necessity to obtain goods and services for our lives and for the lives of ... Read More »