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Jesus told his disciples that they should be ready at any moment, like a good servant who awaits his master's return from a wedding. A good servant awaits his master because he knows and trusts him, just as the master knows and trusts his servant so that he can leave him in charge. Our faith in God has to be based on our real relationship with God, and when it is good, it gives us hope for the future. Faith and hope, based in reality, work together.

Today we hear the Shema: "Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength." Though it was said long ago to the Jewish people, it is our call as Christians today.

Jesus sent out his disciples "like sheep among wolves," knowing that they would encounter difficulties. Yet he sent his Holy Spirit with them as well. You and I are sent to preach the Good News as well. Ask God to give you the courage and wisdom you need to endure in this task. God will provide.

In the Old Testament story of Joseph, his brothers, who had sold him into slavery, were dying of famine, and they came to Joseph for food, not recognising him. Instead of condemning them, he said to them, "I am your brother, Joseph" and gave them food. In the same way, in the Archdiocese of Chicago, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin introduced himself to a Church that was hurting with the line "I am your brother, Joseph." To whom do we need to be brother and sister, extending not condemnation but God's compassion?

On this Memorial of the Apostle Barnabas, we remember how he said "yes" when the Church elected him to accompany Paul on his missionary journeys. When God calls, will you say yes, ready or not?

Jesus tells us that we are meant to be the salt of the earth and a light for the world. For whom are we light? Who is light to us? Today, let us look at our relationships in this light.

Jesus declares that his sheep hear his voice. Through a touching story about a young boy struggling to herd sheep, Fr. Lynch illustrates how God calls each of us by name and invites us to listen to His voice.

Weaving together two profound themes: Mother’s Day and Good Shepherd Sunday. Reflecting on a touching encounter with a young shepherdess in Bolivia, Fr. Lynch draws a powerful parallel between the love of mothers and the care of the Good Shepherd for His flock.

Are you tempted to go back to old habits after Lent? Fr. Tom Lynch OP challenges that mindset in this A Word of Hope reflection. Drawing parallels between the Israelites grumbling in the desert (wanting to return to Egypt!) and our own spiritual journey, he points to the ultimate remedy: Jesus lifted up on the cross.

Fr. Tom Lynch OP delves into the gripping story of Susanna from Daniel 13. Faced with lustful elders, she had to choose between secret sin and public disgrace (likely leading to death).

In the Our Father, Jesus challenges us that we must forgive others if we want God to forgive us.

The people were led into the desert for 40 years to learn to rely on God. Jesus was led into the desert for 40 days hear God's word. This Lent, let us walk day by day further into God's loving embrace.