“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings At the heart of today’s Gospel reading is the question of whether we as disciples of Jesus are willing to go where he’s leading us. Much could be said about the posturing of James and John to get the … Continued
Today’s readings At the heart of today’s Gospel reading is the question of whether or not we as disciples of Jesus are willing to go where he’s leading us. Much could be said about the posturing of James and John … Continued
Today’s Readings Anything worthwhile costs us something, most especially our faith. If we are serious about it, if we love God and want to be caught up in his life, we’re going to have to pay for it in some … Continued
Today’s readings One of the most vivid Church memories I have was of a friend who was making final vows as a Benedictine many years ago now. It was a very beautiful Mass, but what really stood out so vividly to … Continued
Today’s readings In today’s Gospel, we have the disciples arguing among themselves because they find they don’t understand Jesus’ message. And then that degenerates into a further argument about which one of them was the greatest. They’re doing an awful lot … Continued
Today’s readings ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’ Those words are the epitome of humility. They recognize that our life and our calling are at the service of our God, who gives us … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s Liturgy of the Word speaks to us about being ready. And now’s as good a time for that as any, especially since we are getting so close to the end of the liturgical year. The liturgical year … Continued
Today’s readings This is indeed our home. It can be easy to come to think of this place as a school, or an auditorium, or even as a worship space and fills a function and other than that, doesn’t mean … Continued
Today’s readings Our Gospel today warns us of coming persecutions. At some point, we will all be dragged before synagogues and rulers and authorities of some sort, and we will have to give an account of what we believe. Now … Continued
Today’s readings The Gospel readings these past few days have warned of rather dire consequences for those who don’t live the Gospel message. This section of Matthew’s Gospel spells out the urgency of the call to discipleship and the nearness … Continued
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