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Today’s readings I don’t know about you, but I always find this weekend after Thanksgiving to be a little strange. Here is a weekend when we can barely clear the plates at the Thanksgiving dinner table before we have to make … 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. 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 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 So many religious people tend to get concerned about the end of time. Some years ago, there was a serious of books called Left Behind, and a couple of movies made from them. The premise was that Jesus … 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 in … Continued
Today’s readings What if this life was all there was? I’m sure you know some people who think that. I’m not sure how people who think that can get out of bed in the morning, let alone keep on living day after … Continued
Today’s readings This weekend we continue our preaching series at Saint Mary Immaculate called “A Crash Course in Catholicism.” Please continue to pray for the success of this preaching series, and for the openness for all to receive the grace … Continued
Today’s readings Sin is exhausting. Just like the barren tree was exhausting the soil. 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 … 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 the person … Continued
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