The Humility to Experience His Love in Others The initial reaction I had to this Sunday’s…
Day: August 16, 2023
20th Sunday of the Year
The 17th century Cromwell was painted by a fawning court artist. The flattering portrait didn’t do…
20th Sunday of the Year – There Are No “Foreigners” in the Reign of God.
The readings for this Sunday are among the most difficult passages in the Bible. St. Paul…
20th Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2
Today’s gospel is strange, don’t you think? It is embarrassing too, since it seems to depict…
20th Sunday of the Year – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Are you part of the “in-crowd” or are you an outsider? In our family, work, school,…
20th Sunday of the Year
An old but familiar saying goes this way: “If at first you don’t succeed, try and…
20th Sunday of the Year
WE SEE IN THE GOSPEL TODAY Jesus entering non-Jewish territory, something he very seldom does. We…
20th Sunday of the Year – The “Dogs” turned into “Lamb” by Faith
Introduction To the south of the city of Jerusalem the “potter’s field” is referred to…
August 18, 2023
Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time MARRIAGE: FAITHFUL LOVE Introduction Joshua’s…