Author Archives: Gwen

In today’s Gospel (John 9:1-41), Jesus gives sight to a blind man.  Upon washing the mud from his eyes, the blind man is physically able to see immediately.  Spiritually, the blind man who can now physically see gradually converts to … Continue reading →

www.youtube.com/watch (1951 version from The Living Christ mini-series of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well) In today’s Gospel (John 4:5-42), we hear of a Samaritan woman who, at first, unknowingly encounters Christ at Jacob’s well.  While she is … Continue reading →

St. Gianna Beretta Molla is one of the patron saints to pre-born children.  St. Gianna was a wife, mother and pediatrician.  As a doctor she attested that, “The doctor should not meddle. The right of the child is equal to … Continue reading →

On Friday, 3/7/14, our sidewalk counselors were able to counsel a young woman who was 7 weeks pregnant.  This woman told our sidewalk counselors that she had already paid $125 to Planned Parenthood towards an abortion.  She said she had … Continue reading →

“Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God. For gracious and merciful is he, slow … Continue reading →

The psalm response (Psalm 103) for today’s Masses of “The Lord is kind and merciful” contains a message that is very meaningful for all who seek Jesus.  In today’s Gospel (Matthew 5: 38-48): Matthew writes “… for he makes his … Continue reading →

In today’s Gospel (Matthew 5:17-37), Jesus takes the old law to a new level.  He tells us that obedience to the commandments is more than just external actions.  What really matters, Jesus says, is our true intent and what comes … Continue reading →

All gospel reflections and homilies for this weekend’s Gospel (Matthew 5:13-16) point to the need for us as followers of Christ Jesus to be the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world” through our deeds and actions … Continue reading →

Dear Friends of Vigil for Life – Prayer Warriors from time to time wonder if their prayers on the sidewalk are helpful and if what they are doing matters and makes a difference.  St. Alphonsus Liguori was (and through his … Continue reading →

This post was updated on 1.27.2014 with the following: In the most recent Sunday update titled UNITY, there was a note from the NCHLA regarding H.R. 7.  Just found out that unfortunately this bill – H.R. 7 contains exceptions. The two exceptions … Continue reading →