Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, we once again encounter John the Baptist. He continues on his mission of being the one sent to testify to the light. Of course, that light being Jesus Christ. John was a courageous and powerful witness to Jesus. John had a strong personality ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today we meet John the Baptist, one of the pivotal characters of the Advent Season. John was the last and the greatest of all the prophets who prepared the people for the coming of the Messiah. John was a shining star, dominating the scene, and enjoyed great popularity. People ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today we begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. The word “advent” is derived from the Latin adventus, which means “coming.” The focus of the Church during the Season of Advent is the three-fold coming of Christ: past, present, and future. First, we remember the ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Today, with our celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we bring the liturgical year to a close. The Gospel account for today, the parable of the Judgment of the Nations, is a very haunting one. In reality, it is an excellent resource ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
There is a story told about a class reunion that took place at a school run by a religious order. An elderly priest, who had come back for the reunion, found himself surrounded by his former students many of whom he had not seen since their graduation. The students ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
The other night I found myself walking towards the gate of heaven. On the way there I ran into some figures in the dark who were crying. “Why are you crying?” I asked. “We are crying because the Lord refused to let us in. He said he did not ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
When we study the Gospels, we see that Jesus’ harshest words were directed, not at sinners, but at religious people such as the Scribes and Pharisees. He had been patient with them, reasoned with them, but to no avail. Eventually he was forced to expose them. How did Jesus ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus responded by giving a summary of the Ten Commandments: Love God above all things and love your neighbor as you love yourself. Jesus is showing us that the two cannot be separated and that how much we love our ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
The most important part of a ship is its rudder. Without it the ship could not be properly steered and would run amuck. The most precious gift that we human beings possess is our conscience. Without our conscience we would be unable to steer our lives towards the truth. ... Read More »
Posted by Fr Dennis Wieland
Most people enjoy being invited to a banquet. To be seated at table and served by others makes for a relaxed meal. One is free to engage others at the table in conversation and enjoy a lighthearted time. In today’s Gospel account, Jesus tells the parable of a wedding ... Read More »