I came to you in weakness

I came to you in weakness. Strong, successful, smart—clearly, these are admirable qualities, and for good reason.   They are gifts coming from the hand of a loving God. But as admirable and helpful as these gifts are, there are a few things they cannot do.   First,...

Out of fear

Out of fear… Can you guess which command appears the most frequently in the Bible?   It’s Do not fear.   Those words show up 74 times, and the variation “Do not be afraid” appears 48 times.   That’s a total of 122 times!   We didn’t even count all the various...

Behold, the bridegroom

Behold, the bridegroom! This parable of the ten bridesmaids might seem gloomy to us, even frightening, with its locked door and grim “I do not know you”.   We might shy away from it for fear we might be found among the foolish.   But even if his strong language makes...

To you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus

To you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus.  How about exploring today’s first reading in a somewhat different way?  Let’s pay special attention to a class of little words called “prepositions.”  For example: Of.   In.   Upon.   It’s easy to skip right over them,...

Subscribe To Father Maurice's Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, inspirational blogs, and updates from Father Maurice

You have Successfully Subscribed!