Brian Mullins is a permanent deacon in the Rockford Diocese who has been assigned by his Bishop to Saint Catherine of Genoa Parish in Genoa, Illinois.
Today we find Saint Paul writing to the Ephesians about the armor of God. These words would have struck a chord with them as he described each piecee, as the culture they had left behind was one saturated with amulets, curses, and magic spells. It reminded them that they wereContinue Reading
“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning, sailor take warning.” My father taught me this old adage when I was a child. As an adult, I understand that it means that when the sky is red, there is enough moisture in the air to filter out theContinue Reading
“I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” Today in the Scriptures, we get a glimpse into the soul of our Lord and Master as He expresses words of anguish and anxiety. It reminds us that Jesus experienced the fullness ofContinue Reading
There is something important about this first reading today that I feel God wants us to hear. You’re not alone. You don’t have to carry the burden yourself. When Moses stood up on the mountain with his hands raised, the people saw him there and were not only rallied byContinue Reading
This first reading, though written almost three thousand years ago, could be written about the state of the world today. Spending a few minutes looking through news articles would give someone a dire outlook for the future. Rumors of famine, shortages, shipping blockages, and backups, all while some companiesContinue Reading
What makes us happy? Each of us probably has a different answer to that. If we were asked what a perfect day looked like, there would be many answers around the room. Some would want to spend time eating with family or talking to loved ones around a campfire. OthersContinue Reading
The message for today in this parable is a simple one. Notice I said simple; I didn’t say it was easy. It shows us that this isn’t a game we are playing. God has sent an invitation to a table that everyone is welcome to come to. But just acceptingContinue Reading