FROM OUR EDITORS—August 26, 2018 – 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
At the very end of Sunday’s Gospel, after other disciples have left Jesus because his teachings are difficult, Jesus turns to the Twelve and asks, “Do you also want to […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—August 19, 2018 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
After Mass one recent Sunday, a Baptist who sometimes sings with our parish choir said, “There are no denominations in Heaven.” I expect he’s correct. The Catholic friend who had […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—August 12, 2018 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The pastor of the parish where I first taught was a wise and kind man named Father Ray. In the Invitation to Communion, Father Ray would insert the words, “This […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—August 5, 2018 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Sunday, August 5th, is my brother Mark’s birthday. I have three brothers and four sisters, so there’s often a birthday of a sibling, in-law, niece, or nephew to remember. […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—July 29, 2018 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Five loaves and two fish. It wasn’t anywhere close to enough food to feed a crowd of thousands, yet everyone got their fill. Plus, there were 12 wicker baskets of […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—July 22, 2018 – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Even these “lazy days” of summer can be busy and draining. In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus acknowledges our human need for rest and models both compassion and self-sacrifice. While on a […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—July 15, 2018 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
If you tend to overpack and are preparing for a trip, seek some counsel from Jesus’ instruction to the Apostles as he sent them out two by two. They were […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—July 8, 2018 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemmons) defined an expert as “an ordinary fellow from another town.” Will Rogers claimed an expert is “a man 50 miles from home with a briefcase.” These […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—July 1, 2018 – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Life can be trying. And some days are more of a struggle than others. It’s in difficult times that we can really learn the value of our faith—in God and […]read more
FROM OUR EDITORS—June 17, 2018 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
As I reflect on Sunday’s Gospel (Mark 4:26–34) and consider that we’re celebrating Father’s Day in the US, I find it natural to connect our Father in Heaven to the […]read more
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David Dziena
Publisher
David Dziena is the Publisher of Pflaum Publishing Group. He has also served as Executive Editor and […]
Joan McKamey
Project Editor
Joan McKamey, project editor, joined the Gospel Weeklies editorial team in September 2016. […]
Erika De Urquidi
Bilingual Editor
Erika De Urquidi, bilingual editor, joined Bayard, Inc. in July 2018. During her 15 years as a professional translator […]
