Jul 31, 2023 | Word Among Us
SAINT IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, PRIEST (MEMORIAL) He ground [the golden calf] down to powder . . . and made the children of Israel drink. Why would Moses make the Israelites drink the water into which he had thrown the powder from the golden calf? This wasn’t just some act...
Jul 31, 2023 | Quote of the Week
“Far better it is for you to say: “I am a sinner,” than to say: “I have no need of religion.” The empty can be filled, but the self-intoxicated have no room for God.” ― Fulton J....
Jul 29, 2023 | Word Among Us
SAINTS MARTHA, MARY, AND LAZARUS (MEMORIAL) Yes, Lord. I have come to believe. Remember how Martha complained about her sister, Mary, not helping her with the chores (Luke 10:38-42)? In today’s Gospel, there’s something different about her. She makes a strong...
Jul 28, 2023 | Word Among Us
16TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME I, the Lord, am your God. . . . You shall not have other gods besides me. In ancient times, pagan priests portrayed their gods as vindictive and capricious. According to them, sacrifices like choice meats and fine wine were meant to appease...
Jul 27, 2023 | Word Among Us
16TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven has been granted to you. Was Jesus starting some kind of exclusive group with his disciples? It might look that way when you read today’s Gospel. After all, the crowds didn’t seem to be...
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