St. Paul’s letter to the Church at Rome is his personal introduction to people who don’t know him but who, no doubt, have heard about him. He presents “the gospel he preached” to show he is not someone to fear. He begins the argument by saying that everyone, even non-Jews, are subject to God since… Read More »
OCTOBER142019
For the next four weeks the readings will be taken from St. Paul’s epistle to the Romans. This letter differs from others that Paul wrote in that he did not know the Roman Church personally. His other letters dealt with issues and problems that he was familiar with. Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome… Read More »
OCTOBER132019
The story of Jesus curing the ten lepers serves as a powerful reminder of how important it is to give thanks. We know this from our own experience. Everyone appreciates when their work and efforts are applauded. However, all too often we neglect thanksgiving even though it is at the vital heart of the spiritual… Read More »
OCTOBER122019
“He’s one of our own.” As a grandchild of Polish immigrants I loved to hear the story of the heroes of Poland: King John Sobieski saving Vienna from the Turks, Madame Curie winning the Nobel Prize (twice!), Frederic Chopin redefining music. I would take pride in what “my people” had done. A similar sentiment is… Read More »
OCTOBER112019
According to the saying, the role of the prophet is to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.” The prophet Joel has is own take on what that looks like. The people are definitely afflicted — apparently a locust plague has ruined their crops. But instead of offering an encouraging word Joel issues a dire… Read More »
OCTOBER102019
The Book of Malachi responds to those who would ask of God, “What have you done for me lately?” How come if God is taking care of us our nation has been destroyed, my income has not risen, and plain old sickness and death stalk me? Malachi (the word simply means “the prophet” so the… Read More »
OCTOBER92019
Jonah is listed as a prophet in the Bible but he is not a historical figure like Isaiah or Jeremiah. The Book of Jonah is a parable, a story told to illustrate a point. While written probably in the 3rd century before Christ it describes the hated villains of Jesus history, the Assyrians who destroyed… Read More »
OCTOBER82019
If you come from a large family you can relate to the scene of Martha and Mary. Martha felt like she was doing all the work and wanted some help. Mary was ignoring her. Jesus chides Martha for her attitude: “You are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing.”… Read More »
OCTOBER72019
In Porgy and Bess Sportin’ Life sings that of some of the things you read in the Bible: “It ain’t necessarily so.” One of the things that he is skeptical about is that “Jonah he lived in da whale.” This serves as a good reminder that a true understanding of the Bible requires understanding what… Read More »
OCTOBER62019
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 »
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