Lost in all the reports about the assassination of Charlie Kirk was another school shooting, this time in Colorado. A male student died after wounding two of his peers at Evergreen High School. This is just another senseless shooting in a school, costing another young life. Let’s take a look. Evergreen School Shooting The student killed in this shooting was the gunman who turned the gun on himself after wounding two fellow students. Dispatchers received the first 911 call at... Read more
This Sunday, September 14, is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The theme for the readings is that surrender leads to redemption. The gospel reading is from the book of John. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Jesus said to Nicodemus: “No one has gone up to heaven except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of... Read more
Yet another senseless murder, this time in Charlotte, has exposed the consequences of untreated mental illness. On August 22, around 9:50 PM, a perpetrator with a documented history of schizophrenia brutally murdered a young Ukrainian woman aboard a light rail train. He had previously exhibited erratic and delusional behavior, but authorities failed to intervene in time. Let’s take a look. Mental Illness Impact in Charlotte Murder What is particularly disturbing in this case is that there was no provocation or... Read more
On September 1, Texas passed a new law regulating protest activities on campuses across the state. The new law is a response to the widespread protests in support of Hamas and the Palestinian people. Let’s take a look. Texas Law SB 2972 The new Texas law regulates campus protest, or “expressive activity,” across the state. Before lawmakers passed the bill, campuses treated all outdoor areas as “traditional public forums.” Students, employees, and public members freely engaged in expressive activity at... Read more
In July, Pres. Trump signed an executive order that included a civil commitment policy. This policy forcibly institutionalizes the homeless afflicted with severe mental illness, and those who are unable to care for themselves. Let’s take a look. What Does The Executive Order Say? The Executive Order (EO), titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” aims to restore public safety and reduce violent crime. It directs federal agencies to coordinate with local law enforcement, prioritize crime prevention strategies,... Read more
This Sunday, September 7, is the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme for the readings is the cost of discipleship. Jesus tells us we must pick up our cross and follow him as disciples. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 14:25-33 “Great crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot... Read more
Jesus has great compassion for the poor. He does not just encourage generosity; he wants us to live it daily. Jesus taught us to “store treasures in Heaven,” – acts of love, mercy, justice, and faithfulness. Let’s take a look. Our Charge to Help the Poor The verse in the Bible that captures best how we should treat others is in Matthew 25 31-46: Call to the Righteous “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all... Read more
This Sunday, August 30, is the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The theme for the readings is humility. We must always put others before ourselves. Let’s take a look. Gospel Text Luke 14:1,7-14: “On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. “When... Read more
Earlier today, a gunman shot through the church windows at a children’s mass in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring seventeen people, including children. This was yet another tragedy impacting our students. Let’s review the situation. What Happened in Minneapolis? While the details are still under investigation, here is what we know: School children at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis attended Mass in the church. During Mass, a gunman approached the side of the church and began shooting through the... Read more
This Sunday is the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. This week’s readings focus on discipline and striving to live the Word of God. Jesus tells us to “strive to enter through the narrow gate.” Let’s take a look. Gospel Text “Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many,... Read more
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