Mar 15, 2023 | Word Among Us
3RD WEEK OF LENT Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. Jesus’ public ministry had just begun, and already his teachings and miracles were generating a sense of hope and expectation among the people. So perhaps it was natural for them to...
Mar 14, 2023 | Word Among Us
3RD WEEK OF LENT Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him. When artists plan their paintings, they think of how to situate every shape and shadow to draw viewers’ eyes exactly where they want them to focus. At the same time, artists...
Mar 13, 2023 | Word Among Us
3RD WEEK OF LENT If the prophet had told you to do something extraordinary, would you not have done it? Somewhere along the line, you’ve probably heard of the “KISS” principle: Keep It Simple, Sweetheart! (Though you may have seen other variations for the final “S”!)...
Mar 11, 2023 | Word Among Us
2ND WEEK OF LENT His father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son. Sometimes Lent can feel like a season of “doing.” Practices to take up. Habits to break down. Attitudes to change. Of course, this is very good, but it’s not the whole...
Mar 10, 2023 | Word Among Us
2ND WEEK OF LENT The Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit. Today’s Gospel reading may sound startling for the way it shows the seriousness of God’s judgment and the consequences of disobeying him. But if we look...
Mar 9, 2023 | Word Among Us
SAINT FRANCES OF ROME, RELIGIOUS (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead. The rich man in Jesus’ parable probably wasn’t a cruel or mean person. He didn’t even try to...
Subscribe To Father Maurice's Newsletter
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, inspirational blogs, and updates from Father Maurice
You have Successfully Subscribed!