The books of the Maccabees describes a time of great trial in Israel. The Greek conquerors tried to impose a common religion on their realm and there was violent resistance from the Jewish people. Eventually they won their independence but there was terrible suffering during the war. There are many stories in the books about… Read More »
November 26 2017 Bulletin
November 26 2017 wk 1 Bulletin
November 19 2017 Bulletin
November 19 2017 wk 52 Bulletin
NOVEMBER202017
You can hear the compassion behind the words of Jesus to the blind man: “What do you want me to do for you?” But I wonder if Jesus was just a tad disappointed that the blind man replied: “Lord, please let me see.” It seems too little a request in one sense. Imagine how you would… Read More »
NOVEMBER192017
It is perhaps a little unfortunate that the English word “talent” means a particular ability or aptitude. We would say, for example, Michael Jordan had a talent for basketball. The choir has a talent for music. Politicians have a talent for… what do politicians have a talent for? In the story as Jesus tells it,… Read More »
NOVEMBER182017
The Book of Wisdom was written in the decades before the birth of Jesus. While lamenting the lack of wisdom in his/her own time, the author cast a nostalgic eye back to the “good old days.” We read, for example, that when the Hebrew children entered the land of Canaan after passing through the Red… Read More »
NOVEMBER172017
My first spiritual director used to impress on me the importance of “purity of intention.” I wasn’t exactly sure what he was driving at. But the inkling of an answer dawns when I hear Jesus describe that at the coming of the Son of Man “one will be taken, the other left.” It seems that… Read More »
NOVEMBER162017
It is surprising that the curiosity of the pharisees about “when the Kingdom of God would come” continues unabated today despite Jesus’ teaching that such speculation was not helpful. Well, maybe not that surprising since everyone would like to know what’s going to happen in the future. I would like to know the lottery numbers… Read More »
NOVEMBER152017
Frequently after Jesus performs a miracle he says, “your faith has saved you.” He seeks to deflect the thought that he is somehow or other “miracle Max” who goes around with a magic wand working wonders. Instead, he is cultivating the understanding that the action and presence of God bespeaks a partnership, a partnership of… Read More »
NOVEMBER142017
Whenever there is a major event when I was the leader I would thank those who made it all possible. A simple task — but one that filled me with anxiety. I was sure that I would forget someone in the list of gratitude and that they would be hurt as a result. However, Jesus… Read More »
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