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In the Gospel, Jesus is accused of driving out demons in the name of Beelzebul but again, Jesus turns the attack back on His attackers. Fr. Michael reminds us that Satan loves deception and tricks. We must pray hard to distinguish between God’s Spirit and the evil spirit. When we hear the good spirit of…
Once again Jesus is put to the test, but again he turns the test around on His interlocutors and exposes their hypocrisy and true selves. Listen and learn as Fr. Jim provides the historical context for this test and the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ command to “Give to God What is God’s” If you would…
On this commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the last apparition to the three children at Fatima, Fr. Michael expounds on the 15 promises that Mary gave for those who devoutly pray the Rosary. Hint: If the Rosary isn’t a regular part of your prayer life, now might be a good time to start.…
“Many are invited, but few are chosen.” MT 22:14 In this Gospel parable, some who are invited to the feast reject the king’s invitation and some who accept are deemed unworthy, but among them are a few who make the cut. Which group do you fall in? Listen to Fr. Jim’s teaching and learn how…
Jesus was a master of turning a well known story on its head to force his listeners to look deeper into themselves and into their beliefs and actions. This introspection is no less important today than it was in Jesus’ time. Are you able to be humble? Can you empty yourself for Christ? Read the…
This week’s Gospel Study from Fr. Jim is sadly timely after the devastating shooting in Las Vegas. In the Gospel from Matthew 21:33-43, Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants who kill all of the servants and the son of the vineyard owner, hoping to steal his inheritance. In his Gospel Study, Fr. Jim…
Today’s homily reminds us that we are called to live generously because we have been generously blessed by God. Fr. Michael points out the challenge of being generous without needing recognition or accolades. Can you live generously out of simple gratitude for God’s generous blessings? Read the homily transcript here: We Are Called to Live…
In this Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of two sons. One who disobeys his father, but then repents and one who says he will obey but doesn’t. Fr. Jim teaches us that faith is an active verb. Jesus is essentially asking, “Do you mean what you say? If so, change your life. Follow me.” The…
Despite our cultural and societal differences, Fr. Michael reminds us that St. Paul called early Christians to be “One in Christ.” This oneness, this unity, should transcend human divisions. Just as in Paul’s day, we too have divisions in our society that we must overcome to truly be united in Christ. One division in our country…
This Gospel Study is from Matthew 20:1-16. Jesus tells the parable of the landowner who hires workers for his vineyard throughout the day, but when the time comes to pay them an argument ensues. Those hired in the morning resented being paid the same as those hired later in the day. The landowner reminds them…