“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings In today’s Gospel, we have the origin of the beautiful prayer the Lord gave us. Unfortunately, that same prayer can get rattled off so quickly and second-naturedly that we totally miss what we’re saying and miss the real … Continued
Today’s readings We have been reading the last several days from the very challenging portion of Matthew’s Gospel in which we hear Jesus use the formula: “You have heard it said … but I say to you…” Basically, in all … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Scriptures speak to us all about our need for a Savior. If we didn’t need a Savior, this would be a pretty strange gathering. Why bother getting out of bed and dragging ourselves here? Even good King … Continued
Today’s readings Sometimes God’s blessings can be challenging. For example, we might not think that those who are meek and those who mourn are blessed. And we certainly wouldn’t celebrate the blessings of those who are persecuted for the sake … Continued
Today’s readings Love is very definitely the theme of today’s Liturgy of the Word. This week we have been hearing readings from the book of Tobit, in which we have the only Scriptural appearance of Saint Raphael the archangel. And … Continued
Today’s readings One of the voices that can never be silenced in us is the voice that cries out seeking to see. We spend our whole lives crying out as Bartimaeus in today’s Gospel: “Master, I want to see.” And … Continued
Today’s readings Talking about the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is perhaps the most daunting tasks for a preacher, but also one of the greatest privileges. Here is one of the great mysteries of our faith, one that cries … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s reading from the book of Sirach lays down the basis of all biblical wisdom literature. The basic premise is that we have been created good by God, who gave humanity everything necessary for survival, created and shared … Continued
Today’s readings: Acts 4:32-35 / 1 John 3:18-24 / John 15:1-8 As we gather tonight for your graduation, I can imagine that you are feeling all sorts of things. You’re probably excited, knowing what you’ve accomplished and looking forward to … Continued
Today’s readings This morning’s readings give us a sense, I think, of the urgency of repentance and the real need for discipleship. The first reading from the book of Sirach reminds us that God’s patience should not be mistaken for … Continued
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