Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP unpacks the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, with its classic reading, "Come to me all who labor and are burdened, and I shall give you rest." Fr. Scott interprets this using the first reading from the prophet Zechariah, who speaks of a humble saviour, who does not come on a war horse, but on the foal of a donkey, and banishes all of the instruments of war. Embracing this saviour brings peace.
God credited Abram's faith as an act of righteousness. Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP asks us to think if we put our faith in God, and do we have faith in others? If so, tell them, and watch the blessings grow.
Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP asks us to think if we are like Abraham, who did not quarrel over riches, but shared God's blessings so that all might have enough (or are God's blessings given to us like pearls before swine!).
For Trinity Sunday, Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP sits down with his mother, Arlene, to explain how parents are a good image of the Trinity—we don't have to understand them, we simply thrive living in the love that they provide.
Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP shares a reading from Sirach about the beauty and wisdom of God's creation, and relates this vision of the world to that of evolution, suggesting that the more beautiful picture is when these come together.
On the Feast of the Visitation, Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP wonders if he can bring with him the joy of the Gospel the way Mary brought it to Elizabeth.
Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP unpacks the readings for the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord, explaining why it was necessary for Jesus to leave in his physical form so that he could return in an even better way through the Church, the new body of Christ.
For 20 May 2023, Saturday before Ascension Sunday, based on Acts 18:23-28
Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP reminds us that, as Paul was thrown out of one town after another, which led him to spread the Good News far and wide, so we are to say today what needs to be said, and not worry about success and failure. Tomorrow is another day, not this day repeated.
Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP points out that therefore there is no magic formula to get into heaven, we simply need to work on our friendship with Christ, by spending time with God and forgiving and accepting forgiveness from God.