Monica Walton

Crucifix in the Basilica di San Frediano in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy He is an unusual king. Unlike any other king. The warrior whose weapons are love and compassion. The ruler who offers himself as servant and victim. The one who has no fault or sin. The humble Son of God, fully divine and fully human. The most unusual king. The King of Kings. We close out this final Sunday of the Liturgical Year by celebrating Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, in an unusual way — by recalling one of...

Last week, we heard Jesus speak some truths that are hard for us to hear. He loves us so much, He is willing to speak those truths. We are tempted to ignore some of His teachings because we want the Storybook Jesus who allows us all to live happily ever after together. We sometimes sit starry-eyed, envisioning our perfect eternal life with God the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, & Blessed Virgin Mary our Mother, and all the Angels & Saints, and all our loved ones. We will be walking the streets of...

Last week's Daily Mass Readings from the Gospel of Luke contained a lot of woe! On Monday and Tuesday, we heard Jesus speak of the people as being an evil generation, and He called them fools. On Wednesday and Thursday, He literally cried out "Woe!" to them multiple times! (Read Luke, Chapter 11 ) Woe to you Pharisees! (2x) Woe to you! Woe also to you scholars of the law! (2x) Woe to you who build the memorials of the prophets whom your fathers killed. Whoa!!! That's a lot of Woe! I was...