Jul 29, 2019 | Word Among Us
Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ. Saint Martha (Memorial) Good old Martha! She was never one to hide her feelings. She had no problem saying whatever was on her mind. You might recall that when Jesus came for dinner and her sister,...
Jul 27, 2019 | Word Among Us
This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you. All that blood! Imagining this scene might make us squirm a bit. But blood played an important role in the everyday life of the ancient Israelites. It was said that the life force of all living...
Jul 26, 2019 | Word Among Us
The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. What is your opinion of the sower in this parable? Do you think he cares about where his seeds land? Perhaps you picture him randomly dropping seeds here and there without a thought. ...
Jul 25, 2019 | Word Among Us
My chalice you will indeed drink. Saint James, Apostle (Feast) Santiago de Compostela is a famous pilgrimage site that thousands of people visit every year to venerate the remains of the apostle James. Most of the pilgrims undertake an arduous journey through the...
Jul 24, 2019 | Word Among Us
What is this? Throughout the Israelites’ forty years in the wilderness, God gave them bread from heaven—without fail. Every morning, they woke to a fine covering of manna on the ground, just enough food for the day. Then, just to be safe, God gave them a double...
Jul 23, 2019 | Word Among Us
The children of Israel had marched on dry land through the midst of the sea. The Israelites thought they had seen it all. They saw Moses turn the waters of the Nile red with blood. They witnessed the plague of frogs, the plague of boils, even the plague of the...
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