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  Thursday – 1 st Week of Lent Gospel – Matthew 7:7-12 Knock Knock! Entrance to Church of Holy Sepulchre I admit it!   I am not the sort of person who comfortably asks for help, much less directions!   I just try to push through on my own; I can do this!   But I guess, with age also comes a bit of wisdom, grudgingly.   Staying off ladders when windows need cleaning!   Having a ‘spotter’ when I change smoke alarm batteries!   Asking Josh to drive when I have an eye doc appointment!   Aah, wisdom can be a tough pill to swallow!   But it’s necessary.   There are times when we all need to take a slice of humble pie and ask for help!   Most of the time when we read today’s Gospel, we place ourselves in the role of the homeowner awakened in the middle of the night by a knock on the door.   The idea was that God was calling – do we answer?   But today let’s stand on the other side of the door.   We are that friend i...
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  Wednesday – 1 st Week of Lent Gospel – Luke 11: 29-32 Give Me A Sign Mount Carmel, Israel Major floods and bitter cold!   Windstorms and blizzards with record=breaking snowfall! Millions without power! Nations rising up in armed conflict against others! People uprooted from their homes and snatched off the street!   It sounds like something out of one of the Old Testament prophets.   But the bleak words we hear are from today’s Gospel! People complaining to God – give me a sign!   Is this it?   Is this the end? It all seems rather hopeless!   The crowds keep demanding for a sign.   But when signs are given, they are ignored.   It feels almost as if Jesus is speaking directly to us today and His words resonate with all that we are dealing with today: political in-fighting, hatred, racial unrest, anger and bitterness, selfishness, war and violence and a lack of basic kindness.   Is it any wonder that people are demanding a sign ...
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  Tuesday – 1 st Week of Lent    Gospel – Matthew 6:7-15 Dear Dad Church of Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem   When life gets tough and the world seems to be spinning out of control, what prayer do you turn to for support, guidance or comfort?   The Rosary?   Hail Mary?   The Our Father, as we see in today’s Gospel?   For me, it’s a prayer you will find at the beginning of each hour of the Divine Office. God, come to my assistance!   O Lord, make haste to help me! Whether it’s getting up in the morning, dealing with a family crisis, prepping for a homily, or just a simple personal reminder of how much I (we all) need Our Father’s love and forgiveness, that simple little prayer is a reminder of God’s constant presence in my life and my comfort in times of doubt, hardship and fear. Jesus makes it clear in today’s Gospel – prayer is vital for our growth and spiritual life.   We need to talk to Our Father on a regular basis – share our day...
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