Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time

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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

Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week of Ordinary Time

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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

Thursday of the Second Week of Ordinary Time

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