You should forgive him

Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop (Memorial)   You should forgive him.    “How can Jesus expect me to forgive someone who has hurt me so much or so often?”   Jesus knows how hard it can be to forgive, but he still wants us to try.   Perhaps we feel deeply hurt,...

God is our refuge and our strength

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Feast)   God is our refuge and our strength.   Although the Lateran Basilica is located in Rome, today’s feast is a celebration for the whole Church.   Long considered the mother church for Catholics throughout the...

So that . . . they may welcome me

31st Week in Ordinary Time   So that . . . they may welcome me.    Anyone who is a waiter or in a service profession knows the value of using “soft skills”—good communication, approachability, empathy—to ensure customer loyalty and build a safety net of...

This man welcomes sinners and eats with them

31st Week in Ordinary Time   This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.    Jesus certainly knew how to stir up trouble:   hang around with sinners.   Worse yet:   eat with them.   This scandalized faithful, law-abiding Jews like these Pharisees and...

The one who loves another has fulfilled the law

31st Week in Ordinary Time   The one who loves another has fulfilled the law.    Lose weight overnight!   Develop one simple habit to make your marriage the best!   Instantly fix your budget!   Everyone wants quick fixes—effortless ways to accomplish things...

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