In this Sunday’s reading from the Book of Ezekiel, the Lord promises to seek the lost and rescue those who have been scattered. Safety crews struggled to rescue motorists stranded in upstate New York by a huge snowstorm . . .

In this Sunday’s second reading, Saint Paul speaks of how resurrection came into the world through Christ to counteract the effect of the death that came through Adam. Death came to east Palestine Tuesday when two Palestinian cousins wielding a gun . . .

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory,” Jesus says to his disciples in this Sunday’s gospel, those who have welcomed the stranger in their midst will be among the elect. President Obama decided to take executive action on immigration . . .

The psalmist speaks of the Lord as a shepherd who gives repose “in verdant pastures . . . beside restful waters.” Verdant pastures may become a thing of the past and restful waters may start to dry up if a new United Nations report on global warming is accurate. Despite some countries' recent pledges . . .

“I hope this image in today’s gospel is not reflective of anyone’s expectations.”

40 percent of food sold or prepared in the United States never makes it to the table. It is thrown out by families, restaurants, and supermarkets.