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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 sea. Jesus, … 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 Very often, when we hear this story about the widow’s mite, the story is equated with the call to stewardship. That’s a rather classic explanation of the text. And there’s nothing wrong with that explanation. But honestly, I … Continued
Today’s readings I wonder if this solemnity of Christ the King is one to which many people can relate these days. In our day, many people don’t recognize or accept any authority outside of their own personal opinion of what … Continued
Today’s readings [Mass for the school children.] How many of you are musicians: do you play an instrument, or do you sing? Well, today is your feast day, because today we celebrate Saint Cecilia, a virgin and martyr who is … Continued
Today’s Gospel can be a confusing one, perhaps even a little difficult to hear. It’s very disconcerting to see Jesus as being callous to his mother and not receiving her when she came to visit. But our gut – or … Continued
Today’s readings Right at the end of today’s first reading is one of the most chilling lines in all of Scripture: “and they did die.” The people’s faith was sorely tested: would they give in and worship the false gods … Continued
Today’s readings Can you imagine how we would feel if we came to Mass one day and found this beautiful Church demolished and in ruins? I think we’d all be devastated and feel hurt, abandoned, and lost in some ways. … Continued
Today’s readings You know, this Gospel reading is filled with all sorts of off-putting comments, isn’t it? I don’t know about you, but I bristle at the thought of comparing God to a dishonest judge! But that’s not the point … Continued
Today’s readings Let’s be honest; we want it to be easy, this spiritual life, this journey to the kingdom. We look longingly for signs that we’re headed the right way; we want more than anything to know we’ll end up … Continued
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