The Persistent Widow parable is short, but we know what this parable is about in the very first sentence: “Then Jesus told them about their need to pray always and... read more →
John the Baptist was in the wilderness calling to the people of Israel during a time of intense strife and unrest. His message was to prepare for the coming of... read more →
We are all invited to the joyous Feast of the Lord. When we are baptized, we say “yes” to the invitation to follow Jesus every day of our lives. But do we... read more →
Come and see was the invitation Jesus gave to two of John’s disciples. Hearing God’s call to each of us is at the heart of your life. Your values flow... read more →
Many of us decorate our homes with nativity sets in Advent and Christmas. The gospels of Matthew and Luke give us the familiar people, the animals, the stable, the angels.... read more →
Hospitality is generously giving for no other reason than the love of Christ. When we refuse to be preoccupied with ourselves and our own importance and seek to love and serve... read more →
When Jesus says, “love one another, just as I have loved you,” we need to take a moment to notice what that means. How does Jesus love? Exploring the gospels gives... read more →
Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Plain: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, pray for those who abuse you. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Even two... read more →
Jesus’ disciples were arguing who was the greatest disciple in their group. In a teaching moment Jesus reached out to a child, who in first century Palestine was at the... read more →
Our gospel reading gave examples of people making choices. John the Baptist chose to follow the hard road of a prophet that God had given him. Herod chose power and... read more →