Author: Melissa Garrison

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Ben Riley When I was about seventeen, my older brother and I went on … Continue ReadingThirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

All Saints’ Day Fr. Ben Riley t’s the middle of the night, and five year old Father Ben wakes up … Continue ReadingAll Saints’ Day

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Father Ben Riley If I asked you this morning what you are thankful for, I … Continue ReadingSixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Ben Riley A few months after I was ordained a priest, I was sitting … Continue ReadingFourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Thirteen Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Ben Riley Last weekend, we heard Jesus give one of the most startling commands … Continue ReadingThirteen Sunday in Ordinary Time

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Ben Riley “Terror. Terror on every side.” The words of the prophet Jeremiah are … Continue ReadingTwelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Fr. Ben Riley A few weeks ago, I was greeting people after … Continue ReadingThe Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The Most Holy Trinity Fr. Ben Riley A common theological definition of the Trinity goes something like this: The Trinity … Continue ReadingThe Most Holy Trinity

Solemnity of Pentecost Fr. Ben Riley One of my favorite things to find on the internet is Catholic memes. Those … Continue ReadingSolemnity of Pentecost

The Ascension of the Lord Fr. Ben Riley A few weeks ago, I mentioned that many people have started expressing … Continue ReadingThe Ascension of the Lord