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Today’s readings When I think about this Gospel reading, I wonder what’s really going on. Were the Pharisees really concerned that the Sabbath was being violated, and that people were not experiencing sabbath rest from their labors so that they could … Continued
Today’s readings I think much of the reason people don’t preach the Gospel to others is because they think whatever they say or do has to be flashy, has to be as big as God is. But that never works … Continued
Today’s readings Here’s something I want you to remember today, and cling to in your spiritual life: We can’t do anything good in our spiritual lives all by ourselves. We can’t be perfect disciples all by ourselves. We can’t bring other people … Continued
Today’s readings: 2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1 | Psalm 23 | Mark 4:35-41 It’s easy to understand how the disciples on the boat were worried, even panicking. They’re in a boat, in the middle of the sea, and it’s a dark night, and … Continued
I hope we all know someone in our lives that is a fervent, persistent prayer warrior. Because we all need people like that who pray for us, especially in bad or trying times. We very likely have some people like … Continued
Today’s readings Pay attention. Keep your eye on the ball. Don’t ignore the forest for the trees. Don’t sweat the small stuff. However you want to say it, our Liturgy of the Word today is asking us, as it often, rightly, does, to get … Continued
Today’s readings Today we celebrate the feast of a Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, who is referred to in the a Gospel reading we just heard, as Nathanael. Nathanael – or Bartholomew, take your pick – is singled out of the … Continued
Today’s readings One of my jobs before I went to seminary was in the sales department of a computer supply company. In that job, they taught us that one of the first good rules of sales was never to ask a … Continued
Today, we celebrated a Mass of the Holy Spirit as we begin our school year. Today’s readings I’m so glad to welcome all of our students back to school this year! It’s wonderful to see your faces again, at least from … Continued
Today’s readings Learning to follow the path of perfection is the most important goal of the spiritual life. How do we get our relationship with God right so that we can live with him forever in heaven? That was certainly … Continued
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