Harden not your hearts as at Meribah

Harden not your hearts as at Meribah.  Just the mention of the name Meribah was enough to trigger the Israelites’ memories.   The prophets, the psalms, and even today’s reading from Hebrews recall this place, so it must be important.   What happened there? The...

He himself was tested through what he suffered

He himself was tested through what he suffered. Scripture (Mark 1:29-39) reminds us that Jesus wasn’t some superhero.   He became a man just like us;  he suffered and was tempted just as we are.   He got tired and hungry, just as we do.   He felt hurt when people...

He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him

He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.  People living in First World countries have all but completely dismissed the idea that evil spirits are real.   But as numerous saints have emphasized over and over again, that’s a big mistake.   Demons are...

He spoke to us through the Son

He spoke to us through the Son.  As the Church begins a series of readings from the Letter to the Hebrews, let’s take a broad look at this beautiful epistle. Truth be told, Hebrews has always been somewhat of a mystery to commentators.   Many early Church writers saw...

Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!

Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!  Jesus’ words are perplexing at best.   Why wouldn’t the disciples be terrified, given the situation?   Not only are they far out to sea, but it’s dark, a storm is raging, and what appears to be a ghost is walking toward them. ...

They all ate and were satisfied

They all ate and were satisfied.  Has anyone ever surprised you with a gift of food?   Maybe it was dinner that a neighbor brought over when a family member passed away.   Maybe someone at work handed you a cup of gourmet coffee when you were laboring over a tight...

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