In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean . . .

WEDNESDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean . . .  Public officials will sometimes announce the passage of a law or decision with the words “By the authority vested in me . . . ” They’re saying that they are “vested” or “clothed”...

If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.

7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. The thought of getting rid of your hand, foot, or eye to avoid sinning sounds rather extreme—and yes—even grotesque. Yet we can relate to the frustration of desperately wanting to just cut sin out...

You were faithful in small matters.

SAINT AUGUSTINE, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (MEMORIAL) You were faithful in small matters.  Bigger is better—or so they say. We want big cars, big homes, big money. We want to be seen as a big deal. Even today’s parable seems to support this “blessedness of...

Some seed fell on rich soil.

SAINT ANGELA MERICI, VIRGIN (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) Some seed fell on rich soil.  “A sower went out to sow” (Mark 4:3). This classic parable is no doubt familiar to our ears. So let’s try to look at it from a different angle. Let’s consider how it can apply within us—so...

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