“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings Our readings have been reminding us that the night is far spent and the day is drawing near. We are called upon today to remain vigilant so that we do not miss the second coming of the Lord. … Continued
Today’s readings You have to wonder what Jesus meant when he said, “this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.” Certainly the then-current generation had come and gone, and it doesn’t seem like we’ve come … Continued
Today’s readings I really don’t like that over-used phrase “at the end of the day.” You hear it all the time, and it’s one of my top-five least favorite corporate-speak phrases. But I can’t help but think about this tired … Continued
Today’s readings You know, it’s always hard to proclaim this Gospel because I have to try to avoid looking to my left and right in order not to give the impression that this is the last judgment! But seriously, although … Continued
Today’s readings Our worshipping in these last days of the Church year is often difficult, I think. And you know why, don’t you? These readings are just hard to hear. The readings from Revelation this week have been confusing, to … Continued
Today’s readings You have to love this story of Zacchaeus, I think. I think there are two main components of the story that really stand out for me as hallmarks of the spiritual life. The first is Zacchaeus’s openness. First, … Continued
Today’s readings The rather obvious and certainly oft-repeated application of today’s Gospel reading lies in the very literal interpretation of the word “talent.” So we have been given many talents, and it’s up to us to use them wisely for … 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: 2 John 4-9; John 13:34-35 [This was Mass for the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade school children.] Today we celebrate a Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We celebrate Jesus’ Sacred Heard because we always … Continued
Today’s readings “The love of money is the root of all evil.” “Money can’t buy happiness.” We have all sorts of proverbs that aim to keep us at right relationship not just with our financial resources, but really with all … Continued
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