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Today’s readings What are you looking for? That’s the question Jesus asks us today, and it’s a good one. For the disciples who were checking him out, I think it took them aback somewhat. They weren’t expecting that and they … Continued
Today’s readings Some days, I think there isn’t much I would do for just five minutes of peace and quiet. If you’re a parent, maybe you’d amend that to longing for just five seconds of peace and quiet! We are … Continued
Today’s readings The women in today’s Liturgy of the Word give us contrasting views of the spiritual life. In our first reading, the women give us the example of what not to do. Solomon, known for his wisdom and dedication … Continued
Today’s readings I don’t know about you, but I always find this weekend after Thanksgiving to be a little strange. And I love Thanksgiving: I enjoy joining my mother and sisters in the kitchen to cook a wonderful meal, and … Continued
Today’s readings What I think the folks in our first reading need to learn – and maybe us too – is that the spiritual life is always about the big picture. The Israelites in today’s reading have completely rejected the … Continued
Today’s readings One of the greatest obstacles to the Christian life is comparing ourselves to others. Because, and I’ll just say it, discipleship isn’t meant to be fair. At least not as we see fairness. The essence of discipleship is … Continued
Today’s readings Many of you know that recently I have been working on losing weight and getting healthy. That’s been going on since January, and it’s starting to see some good results. And the recipe, as any doctor or nutritionist … Continued
Today’s readings It’s quite well known that we men hate to stop and ask for directions. Actually, I am glad I have a GPS in my car, because now I never have to ask for directions any more! But finding … Continued
Today’s readings Today, the psalmist rejoices at having reached the house of the Lord: “And now we have set foot within your gates, O Jerusalem,” he prays. That reminds me that, in those days, a journey was a serious undertaking. … Continued
Today’s readings Balance is one of the most important things that we can achieve in life, and yet it is a goal that often seems so fleeting. That is particularly true of the spiritual life. So many people find it … Continued
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