Oct 13, 2018 | Word Among Us
Suppose one of you has a friend. In Scripture (Luke 11:5), Jesus tells a parable about a man who got out of bed and helped his friend primarily because of the man’s persistence (Luke 11:8). Pope John XXIII, whose feast we celebrate this week, gave the entire world...
Oct 12, 2018 | Word Among Us
James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars . . . If you looked at the great cathedrals of the world, you would see that many have massive, beautifully carved pillars that support the weight of the building. There are all different kinds: fluted,...
Oct 11, 2018 | Word Among Us
God . . . was pleased to reveal his Son to me. Relationships are built on communication. Friendships, marriages, and even business partnerships grow when we share our thoughts and ideas with each other. St. Paul’s relationship with Jesus began with a question: ...
Oct 10, 2018 | Word Among Us
A Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion. “The man who rescued me was a Samaritan, but I’m a Jew. Why did he even bother to help me?” You can imagine the victim in this parable asking a question like this. Acrimony between Jews and Samaritans...
Oct 9, 2018 | Word Among Us
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! These are some pretty harsh words! Jesus’ statements of woe against the cities where he ministered can sound as if he is promising to retaliate against them for having rejected his message. We can get the idea that he...
Oct 8, 2018 | Word Among Us
Into whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this household.” Like the disciples in the Scripture, Francis and his followers wandered the countryside carrying the good news of Jesus. And like the disciples, they often did it by bringing peace and...
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