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Today’s readings There are two presentations of Andrew’s discipleship in Scripture. In the Gospel story we have today, Andrew is called at the same time as his brother Peter. They are both fishermen, and are casting their nets into the … Continued
Today’s readings Could you do that? You have someone close to you at home, and you know Jesus is near and one visit could heal her or him. Yet, you realize the unworthiness that you have, that we all have, … 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: what a great holiday when we don’t have to worry about shopping for gifts, but instead … Continued
Today’s readings Jesus says to us today, “this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.” This includes all of us, past, present and future. We will all live, in some way, to see the end … Continued
Today’s readings St. Andrew Dung-Lac was a priest in Vietnam in the early nineteenth century. He and his 116 companions, including Spanish Dominicans, members of the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris, and 96 Vietnamese, including 36 other priests, were … Continued
Today’s readings According to legend, Saint Cecilia was a young Christian of high rank betrothed to a Roman named Valerian. Through her influence Valerian was converted, and was martyred along with his brother. A legend about Cecilia’s own death says … Continued
Today’s readings I wonder if this solemnity of Christ the King is one to which many people can relate. In our American society, so many people don’t recognize or accept any authority outside of their own personal opinion of what … Continued
Today’s readings When time runs short, we often worry about the silliest things. Maybe the reason for that is we don’t know what to do, so taking care of the small stuff makes it seem like we are getting someplace. … Continued
Today’s readings Just like John in today’s reading from the Revelation, we who are followers of Jesus are called to take in the Scriptures and internalize them. And just as for him, they will first taste sweet: our initial experience … Continued
Today’s readings Our worshipping in these last days of the Church year is often difficult, I think. And the reason is that these readings are just hard to hear. The readings from Revelation this week have been confusing, to say … Continued
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