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Today’s readings Today’s Gospel has some rather obvious applications, not all of which are entirely accurate. For example, many may hear this Gospel reading as a condemnation of the rich or a warning against having too much money or pursuing … Continued
Today’s readings There’s a principle in the spiritual life known in Greek as kenosis. Nobody likes to talk about it. It’s nicer to talk about the consolations of prayer and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and things like that. But … Continued
Today’s readings Last night, I talked about the New Testament theme of kenosis, which is the idea of self-emptying, of pouring oneself out. Last night, we talked about that in terms of the call to service: that Jesus himself got … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Gospel gives us a very interesting start to the Sacred Paschal Triduum. This three-day-long-feast begins with a meal, which makes sense. But it’s a meal interrupted by a very important teaching. I think it’s fair to say … Continued
Today’s readings There’s a principle in the spiritual life known in Greek as kenosis. Nobody likes to talk about it. It’s nicer to talk about the consolations of prayer and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and things like that. … Continued
Today’s readings We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. The Church sees this evening’s Mass as the beginning of a three-day … Continued
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Today’s Readings So the problem is, nobody ever becomes rich and famous by being righteous. How many people even care about the idea of being righteous? The world is so often full of jealousy and selfish ambition. Indeed, we commend … Continued
Today’s readings There are two things going on in today’s Scripture readings. First, we have the Jews, and now Judas among them, who are very jealous of Jesus and are seeking to arrest and kill him. And not just him, … Continued
Today’s readings Nobody ever becomes rich and famous by being righteous. We may never forget who interrupted an awards show or a presidential press conference with an immature comment, but the most truly righteous people will hardly be remembered. How … Continued
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