Dec 26, 2017 | Word Among Us
He fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. The Greek word for “thanked” in this sentence is one of the most important words in our life of faith. What is this word? Euchariston. That’s right. The word that we get “Eucharist” from. The whole of the Mass is...
Dec 23, 2017 | Word Among Us
Behind me and before, you hem me in and rest your hand upon me. There’s a reason why a great, big warm hug from a loved one makes us feel peaceful. Scientists have observed that when external pressure is applied over a large portion of our body—as in a big hug—it...
Dec 22, 2017 | Word Among Us
The children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than the children of light. Jesus gave us this parable because he wanted to teach us to think strategically. When faced with imminent job loss, the steward in the story sprang into...
Dec 21, 2017 | Word Among Us
Wherever this water comes the sea shall be made fresh. The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on earth. It receives an average of only 0.6 inch of rain per year. Some places have not received any rain for more than 400 years. In 2015, however,...
Dec 20, 2017 | Word Among Us
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. This command from God, often called the second greatest commandment, can seem impossible, can’t it? Love every neighbor? Even the annoying one down the street? How can we find the ability to do something so radical? ...
Dec 19, 2017 | Word Among Us
Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town. Imagine how time-consuming it must be to organize something like a state dinner or an occasion such as the Oscars. Everything from the menu to the decorations—and especially the guest list—has to be carefully...
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