The Gospel for this Sunday tells of a king who prepares a wedding feast for his son. The invited guests refuse to come; some mock the messengers, others go about their business.

Learn more of the history of this ancient basilica dedicated to St. Michael.

Fr. Scott Haynes “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away: as it hath pleased the Lord so is it done: blessed be the name of the Lord.”— Job 1:21 There are words of faith that come easily when life is peaceful, when our prayers seem to be answered, when those whom we love remain close to us, and when the future appears secure. There are other words, however, that can be spoken only after the heart has been wounded and the soul has discovered that faith means trusting God

Stones can be gathered for building. They can become the walls of a home, the boundaries of a vineyard, or the foundation upon which something enduring will stand. Yet there are also moments when stones must be scattered, when what has accumulated must be cleared away so that the ground can be cultivated again. The same stones that serve a purpose in one place can become an obstacle in another. So it is with the interior life.

Before speaking, reacting, complaining, defending myself, judging another person, or surrendering to resentment, I can pause for a moment and ask one simple question: “What would the mind of Christ look like here?”