Mar 22, 2018 | Word Among Us
As many as seven times? Peter thought he was being quite generous. Forgiving someone seven times sure does seem like a lot, doesn’t it? The truth is, forgiving repeated offenses goes against our nature. Just look at Jesus’ parable of the unmerciful servant. He...
Mar 21, 2018 | Word Among Us
Now I know that there is no God . . . except in Israel. Naaman came to Israel wanting only to be healed, but he left believing in God. His approach was purely pragmatic and intellectual: “I have a problem, and there is a prophet in Israel who can help me with it.” ...
Mar 20, 2018 | Word Among Us
Here comes that master dreamer! Pope Francis has given many homilies focused on hope. He often urges us not to give any room to bitter, dark thoughts. “If you are on the ground, get up!” he says. “If you feel empty and demoralized, ask the Holy Spirit to fill...
Mar 19, 2018 | Word Among Us
Lying at his door was a poor man . . . covered with sores. Many drivers discover blind spots the hard way, by having an accident. Driving instructors remind us that it’s not enough to check the mirrors in our car. We also need to check our blind spots to make sure...
Mar 19, 2018 | Quote of the Week
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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