Bishop John Noonan

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ: In the Scripture for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, St. Paul sums up how our daily living should be — to live as all things are from God and through Him and for …

At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27).

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Jesus assures us during any storm we experience, whether physical or spiritual or within our heart, “Do …

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Solomon ascended the throne of Israel in Jerusalem after his father, King David, died. King David wisely instructed his son to
follow God’s law. In his prayers to God about his appointment, Solomon asks …

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves (Matthew 11:29).

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Where have you found Jesus in your daily …

Lord, in your great love, answer me Answer me, O Lord, for bounteous is your kindness; In your great mercy turn toward me. Lord in your great love, answer me. Psalm 69:17

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

During the …

Very bread, good shepherd, tend us, Jesu, of your love befriend us,
You refresh us, you defend us, Your eternal goodness send us In the land of life to see.(St. Thomas Aquinas)

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

This …

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

The apostles and people who came to believe in Jesus were very different. Some were fishermen or tent makers or shepherds; some were without any sufficient financial means; some were educated, some not. Jesus …

Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts (1 Peter 3:15).

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

St. Peter reminds us of the importance of never losing focus on God, to sanctify Christ as Lord in our hearts. He tells us …

My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

When I think about God, I think of one word— patient. Time and time again Scripture professes to our patient God. In every instance, we hear God does not turn away from us, even …