Having mustard seed faith means you begin with what you have. Do you say: “I can’t go to school today. I don’t know enough.” No, you say: “I only know a little bit. I’ve got to take what I have and learn more.” Do you say: “I can’t eat today. I don’t have enough food… Read More »
OCTOBER52019
Jesus decided to give some of his followers “on the job” training. He sent seventy-two out “two by two” to proclaim good news. When they returned they told Jesus what an awesome experience it was. He warned them not to focus on what they were doing but what God could do with the likes of… Read More »
OCTOBER42019
No one knows exactly what to do with the Book of Baruch. It is not in the Hebrew Bible and St. Jerome did not include it in his Latin version (Vulgate) of the Bible. Baruch was known as the secretary of the great prophet Jeremiah. It is due to the efforts of Baruch that we… Read More »
OCTOBER32019
In the Book of Nehemiah you find a report of the mixed feelings the characterized the Jewish people returning from exile in Babylonia to the promised land. They had been away for thirty or so years and their nostalgic memories of the “good old days” were shattered by the reality of the need to recover… Read More »
OCTOBER22019
On this day when we remember the Guardian Angels the reading is taken from these words of Jesus in St. Matthew’s Gospel: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.” Even though the… Read More »
OCTOBER12019
Jesus had a successful ministry in Galilee. The people responded to his preaching, his healing, and his invitation into table fellowship. However, Galilee was the provinces so Jesus decided to move toward the big time. “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere.” “When the days for Jesus to be taken up were… Read More »
SEPTEMBER302019
The prophet Zechariah ministered to the people at the time of the return from exile. He encouraged the people to have confidence in the future God had in store for them. The prophet picked up a theme that Ezekiel had expressed — namely, that God was mobile. “I will return to Zion, and I will… Read More »
SEPTEMBER292019
At the very beginning of the Catholic Mass we present our credentials for being here. We let everyone know that we belong by confessing that we are sinners. The one requirement for entry into our worship is that we face our sinfulness, our need for God’s forgiveness and healing. Non-sinners need not apply. Sinners are… Read More »
SEPTEMBER282019
Zechariah was a prophet who spoke the divine word to the people who had returned from exile. After the return the people are discouraged. God did not protect them from the enemy or preserve their homes. What good is it to have God in your life if you still have troubles and difficulties and suffering?… Read More »
SEPTEMBER272019
The prophet Haggai urged the people to re-build the temple that had been destroyed when Jerusalem was conquered by the Babylonians. They heeded the prophetic message but then were disappointed that the restored temple was not grand and imposing. The prophet asked, “Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory?… Read More »
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