Mar 1, 2024 | Word Among Us
2ND WEEK OF LENT Did you never read? Jesus was incredulous. How could these chief priests and elders respond to his parable the way they did? Maybe a Roman soldier would expect the vineyard owner to destroy the tenants who had murdered his servants and his son. But...
Feb 29, 2024 | Word Among Us
2ND WEEK OF LENT In the year of drought it shows no distress. Have you ever observed a desert landscape? It can be impressive to see how certain trees and plants can grow and even thrive in such an arid place! For example, the Joshua tree’s massive root system can...
Feb 28, 2024 | Word Among Us
2ND WEEK OF LENT He took the Twelve disciples aside by themselves. What kind of teacher was Jesus? The kind who never wasted an opportunity to help his students grow and learn! Some of his lessons were prepared ahead of time; others arose from the disciples’ questions...
Feb 27, 2024 | Word Among Us
SAINT GREGORY OF NAREK (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) Come now, let us set things right. When the prophet Isaiah speaks of God proposing to “set things right” with Israel, he’s using Hebrew words that suggest arbitration or settling a case between two people. You can almost...
Feb 26, 2024 | Word Among Us
2ND WEEK OF LENT The measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you. What is the “measure” Jesus is talking about (Luke 6:38)? It’s how we treat people. Jesus promises that when we are merciful and generous to others, he will be merciful and...
Feb 24, 2024 | Word Among Us
1ST WEEK OF LENT Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. Have you ever heard a performance by a renowned classical pianist? They likely studied and practiced for many years before they started performing in public. It’s amazing to listen to someone like...
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