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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
Today’s readings As many times as we may hear the parable in today’s Gospel, I think we always end up scratching our heads and wondering what point Jesus was making, precisely. It’s just so unlike anything we would expect him … Continued
It’s all a matter of perspective – that’s true in most things, but most especially true in our relationship with God. Today’s Gospel gives us a glimpse at that. Jesus asks, “What man among you having a hundred sheep and … Continued
The question that Saint Paul asks at the beginning of today’s first reading is one that we’ve all heard countless times: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” We might even be tempted to pass by that … Continued
Fall is one of those times when we really notice creation. Leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, the hours of sunlight are rapidly diminishing. It makes us grateful for the bits of life that we still see, because … Continued
Today’s readings Sin is exhausting. Anyone who has struggled with sin, or a pattern of sin, in his or her life can tell you that. Those who have been dragged down by any kind of addiction or who have tried … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 1, has always been one of my very favorite psalms. One interpretation of this Psalm is to look at it as a blueprint for blessedness. In Biblical terms, of course, blessedness equals happiness. So … Continued
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