“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings The spiritual life, almost by definition, isn’t easy. Today’s readings prove it. In our first reading, Jacob wrestles with “some man,” who turns out to be God himself. They tussle all day long and finally declare a draw, … Continued
Today’s readings I really don’t have a green thumb, but for a while when I was young, I was very interested in growing things. My grandmother on my dad’s side had quite the green thumb: anything she planted grew to be … Continued
Today’s readings What are you looking for? That’s the question Jesus asks us today, and it’s a good one. For the disciples who were checking him out, I think it took them aback somewhat. They weren’t expecting that and they … 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 “Lord, you are holy indeed, and all creation rightly gives you praise. All life, all holiness comes from you through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, by the working of the Holy Spirit.” You’re going to hear those … Continued
Today’s readings It’s interesting that in the Gospel reading it’s the unclean spirits who recognize the holiness of Jesus. The religious leaders of the time didn’t get it, and sometimes I think we don’t either. The author of our letter … Continued
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