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The Prodigal Son: Let Us Mirror the Father
Our Lord's focus was always on the Father's love, which embraces and goes out to meet both sons.
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
2 min read


Rediscover Jesus in Adoration
A busy mom reflects on how making adoration a habit has blessed her life in unexpected and beautiful ways.
SMM Parish
3 min read


The Epiphany of the Lord
Hopefully, your twelve days of Christmas have been filled with light and joy.
Rev. Eric J. Banecker
2 min read


The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Rev. Eric J. Banecker
2 min read


The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Indispensable men who proclaimed the Gospel with great boldness after life-transforming encounters with the Risen Christ.
Rev. Eric J. Banecker
4 min read


The Sacraments Transform Us
Last week we finished Matthew’s “Book of Parables,” hearing that the kingdom of heaven could be compared to one who finds a pearl or...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
2 min read


I give you a model to follow
By Nicole McAlee, M.S. Nicole McAlee is an SMM & O'Hara Alum and a Graduate of the University of Notre Dame. She is a Program Manager at...
Nicole McAlee
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At the Feet of Christ
by Nicky Verna, M.Th. Recently, a friend was with me during Adoration, and she said, "I have to spend more time gazing at the Cross. I...
Nicky Verna, M.Th.
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If Christ is all I possess, then I possess enough
Some things in this world are not meant for everyone—yet, the material world conveys the opposite. In a world where we are made to...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
3 min read
Getting the Better Part
Martha and Mary receive Jesus.
Fr. Alex Gibbs
5 min read


The Garden of the Soul
by Nicky Verna, M.A Looking out upon my yard fills me with many emotions—wonder, gratitude, and awe for God's creations. However, there...
Nicky Verna, M.Th.
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Jealousy is Not a Fruit of Faithfulness
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21, & Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 In today's Gospel, we hear the Parable of the...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
2 min read


Love and Suffering
Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time James 2:1-9, Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, & Mark 8:27-33 “Who do you say that I am?” Peter...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
2 min read
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