Jan 14, 2023 | Word Among Us
COMMON OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword. A two-edged sword—what an ominous-sounding image! But the author of Hebrews used this image for a good reason. One of the most important ways God uses his...
Jan 13, 2023 | Word Among Us
SAINT HILARY, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) Who but God alone can forgive sins? The scribes—experts in the Scriptures and laws of Israel—asked this question out of concern and even outrage that Jesus of Nazareth, a mere man, was claiming to do something...
Jan 12, 2023 | Word Among Us
1ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Encourage yourselves daily while it is still “today.” For many of us, praying has become a familiar and comfortable routine. We have our favorite place to pray—maybe it’s a well-worn armchair or a particular pew in our church. And we have...
Jan 11, 2023 | Word Among Us
1ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Everyone is looking for you. No wonder everyone was looking for him! First, Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law. That evening, the whole town crowded around his door, and he healed and delivered many people. He probably had very little time to...
Jan 10, 2023 | Word Among Us
1ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME He taught them as one having authority. The congregation in the synagogue felt the authority behind Jesus’ teaching. You probably have felt authority too—behind a crossing guard’s order, “Let ‘em walk,” or an umpire’s call, “You’re out!” You...
Jan 9, 2023 | Word Among Us
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD (FEAST) John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you.” Why would the perfect Son of God have to be baptized? Like John before us, we hesitate as Jesus approaches the waters of the Jordan. After all, Jesus was without sin,...
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