“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings We English-speakers have just one word for time, but other languages have more; those languages recognize the different kinds of time. Most notably for us, because it is reflected in the New Testament, the Greek language has two … Continued
Today’s readings Last night, I talked about the New Testament theme of kenosis, which is the idea of self-emptying, of pouring oneself out. Last night, we talked about that in terms of the call to service: that Jesus himself got … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Gospel gives us a very interesting start to the Sacred Paschal Triduum. This three-day-long-feast begins with a meal, which makes sense. But it’s a meal interrupted by a very important teaching. I think it’s fair to say … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Gospel reading contains four of the most chilling words in all of holy Scripture: “And it was night.” Those narrative words come just after Judas takes the morsel and leaves the gathering. But the Beloved Disciple didn’t … Continued
Today’s readings There are two things going on in today’s Scripture readings. First, we have the Jews, and now Judas among them, who are very jealous of Jesus and are seeking to arrest and kill him. And not just him, … Continued
Today’s readings And so it begins. We who have been keeping Lent these forty days are coming to Lent’s fulfillment. Over the course of this week, we will gather several times to mark the events that have won our salvation. … Continued
Today’s readings The story is quickly coming to its climax. Jesus’ claims of divinity are really starting to rile the Jews. They have placed their hope in Abraham and the prophets – great men to be sure – but seem … Continued
Today’s readings “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM…” Just as the saraph serpent was lifted up on a pole in the desert for the people to see, and thus live, so … Continued
Today’s readings “Lord, by now there will be a stench.” That’s one of my favorite lines in scripture. It begs the question I want you to pray about this week, which is, “What in your life really stinks?” Because we … Continued
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