Oct 21, 2021 | Word Among Us
29TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME You were slaves of sin . . . and have become slaves of God. Slavery. It’s not a word we like to hear. It brings to mind some of the worst abuses of humanity, and it violates the matchless dignity of every person. Is St. Paul saying it’s...
Oct 20, 2021 | Word Among Us
SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS, PRIEST (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) At an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. Today’s Gospel (Luke 12:39-48) begins with Jesus wrapping up a parable and warning us to be ever ready for his return. Notice Peter’s response: “Lord, is this...
Oct 19, 2021 | Word Among Us
SAINTS JOHN DE BRÉBEUF AND ISAAC JOGUES, PRIESTS, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS (MEMORIAL) How much more . . . ? It sounds pretty grim: Paul tells us that because of our first parents’ fall from grace, sin and death have now entered the world. Not only that, but every...
Oct 18, 2021 | Word Among Us
SAINT LUKE, EVANGELIST (FEAST) Luke is the only one with me. What made Luke stay? Paul’s imprisonment in Rome was tough going—and not just for him but for his companions as well. Many had already left to pursue other ventures. How easy it would have been for Luke to...
Oct 16, 2021 | Word Among Us
SAINT MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE, VIRGIN (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) The one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. What does Jesus mean here? How is blasphemy against the Spirit an unforgivable sin? Let’s think about this. First, we know that God is above...
Oct 15, 2021 | Word Among Us
SAINT TERESA OF JESUS, VIRGIN AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (MEMORIAL) There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed. When reading today’s Gospel (Luke 12:1-7), we often emphasize what Jesus says about God’s tender care and concern for even the minutest aspect of...
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