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Good News to all creation.” Mark 16:15
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…
This Gospel Study is from Matthew 18: 21 – 35. It addresses the time Peter asked Jesus, “How many times are we called to forgive another?” Jesus surprised Peter and the disciples when he said to forgive 70 times 7 times. Jesus uses the parable of the master who forgave the full debt of one…
Going the wrong way. Too sick to walk. Loaded down with stuff. Weak and wandering. Just for looks. These are the anti-symbols of the Camino. Watch as Fr. Michael demonstrates each true symbol and how they can help us grow closer to God even if we can’t fly to Spain and walk the path ourselves.…
Are we just like Peter or is Peter just like us? One minute he’s the rock, the foundation of the faith, and the next he tries to tell Jesus what to do and how to do it. As hurricanes ravage the southern parts of our country (and the island nations surrounding them) humanity shines forth.…
This Gospel Study addresses Matthew 18: 15-20. In this scripture reading, Jesus tells His disciples that whenever two or more are gathered in His name, He is always present. Fr. Jim gives a great analogy of one suffering from anorexia, as he calls it spiritual anorexia or bulimia. We need to be fed on the…