Jul 24, 2018 | Word Among Us
Behold, I am sending you. Do you feel just a little intimidated by Jesus’ words, that he is sending you to evangelize? Maybe you doubt that you’re holy enough. Or skilled enough. Or winsome enough. If so, try to look at “being sent” from a different angle....
Jul 23, 2018 | Word Among Us
My heart is overwhelmed. Tradition has it that as St. John neared the end of his life, people flocked to the Island of Patmos to celebrate the Sunday Eucharist with him. John was old and frail, and he had to be carried out to the people each Sunday, but it never...
Jul 21, 2018 | Word Among Us
Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority. Do you remember when you first handed the car keys to a son or daughter and said, “Here you go; I’ve taught you all I can. Now it’s your turn.” Both you and your child probably felt a little nervous....
Jul 20, 2018 | Word Among Us
Jesus went around to all the towns and villages. What an amazing thought: even Jesus had to evangelize! Why didn’t he supernaturally infuse the knowledge of God into everyone’s mind? As divine Creator, he easily could have compelled people to believe. They...
Jul 19, 2018 | Word Among Us
I will allure her . . . and speak to her heart. The prophet Hosea lived in the eighth century BC. It was a time of prosperity for the northern kingdom of Israel, but it was also a time when the people were turning from their covenant relationship with God and...
Jul 18, 2018 | Word Among Us
A thorn in the flesh . . . Many theologians have guessed as to what Paul was referring to. Some say it was something physical like a chronic eye problem, migraines, or a speech impediment. Some say Paul was talking about temptations from the devil. Still others...
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