7th Sunday of Luke Today, we get two for the price of one. The reading starts with a ruler of a synagogue coming to Jesus. His daughter is sick and he wants Jesus to come to his house and heal
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Pure and Life-Giving Trust
A Storm of “Trust”
9th Sunday of Matthew Over the past few Sundays, we’ve seen how the gospel is good news for everyone, of every background. Then, last week, we saw how the disciples are tasked with “feeding” the people with “spiritual bread,” that
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Thomas Sunday In the Old Testament, the forgiveness of sins–our release from slavery to “Pharaoh”–came about through animal sacrifice in the early Jerusalem temple, which is where God’s glory–his presence on earth–resided. However, St. John insists that God’s glory is
Read moreClimbing the Ladder
Do you remember being 2 years old? Probably not, but I bet you’ve known some two-year-olds. What happens when they are trying to do something and you offer to help? If your interactions with two-year-olds are the same as mine,
Read moreHow Church Makes Us Sin
Do you feel set up for failure by the stringent fasting regulations of the Church? Do you feel like prayer rules or “putting your time in” at church is just false piety? Have you ever noticed an inconsistency between the
Read moreWhen the Going Gets Tough
When the going gets tough, you don’t just give up, do you? When challenges and obstacles block the road, do you forgo your dreams? And, when things don’t turn out as you imagined, do you resign from ever doing anything
Read moreBelief and Trust
In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus say, “All things are possible for the one who has faith.” We like to believe that this means that if we put enough mental effort into something, or if we believe something hard or
Read moreTonight’s Battle: Science vs. Religion
Science vs. Religion: in which is your faith placed?
Read moreJourney Through Mark, part 11
Become the ‘greatest’ by becoming a servant. Or, you can tie a millstone around your neck…
Read moreWeak Strength
It was only through weakness that St. Paul could show the strength of the gospel message.
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