17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Gospel reminds us that God’s kingdom is not a life free from suffering, but the certainty that God can bring good out of every hardship. Like the merchant who joyfully sold everything for the pearl of great price, we are invited to rediscover the incomparable treasure of Jesus Christ and His Church. Even though the Church is made up of saints and sinners in a broken world, its true worth never diminishes because Christ remains present in the Eucharist, His Word, and the sacraments. This week, reflect on two simple questions: Do I truly recognize Jesus as my greatest treasure? And have I grown so familiar with that gift that I’ve forgotten its wonder? Ask God for the grace to see the pearl of great price with fresh eyes once again.

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this homily on the Parable of the Sower, we’re invited to stop asking, “What kind of soil am I?” and instead ask, “What kind of soil am I becoming?” God never stops sowing His grace into our lives, but the fruit we bear depends on the condition of our hearts. Discover how you’re probably bearing more spiritual fruit than you realize, why greater fruitfulness often comes from bringing more intention—not more activity—to your daily relationships, and how to identify and remove the “rocks” and “thorns” that keep God’s Word from taking deeper root. A practical and hopeful reflection on becoming the rich soil where God’s grace can flourish.