Which Is Better: Perfection or Mercy?
In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees challenge Jesus because he has allowed his disciples to pick grain from the fields as they pass through. The investigator in me really…
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Author: Carol Ann Chybowski
Patron Saints for Every Activity
I don’t know about you, but I love sports. I’m not as good at them as I used to be, but that doesn’t stop me from trying something…
The Difference between the Old and the New
I’ve always found today’s Gospel reading difficult to understand. I felt as though Jesus was light years ahead of John’s disciples, and even his own for that matter.…
Stop the Social Wars
I admit that I was late joining the Facebook craze. I really didn’t see the point of hanging out online posting what I ate for breakfast or what…
Growing With Good News Ministries
I remember back in the early days of my desire to grow in love of God and in knowledge of His word. One of the first steps I…
Trust In God’s Mercy
If anyone asked you if you would trust God implicitly in all things, all the time, could you say yes? If you’re anything like me, the first words…
The Sin Of Comparison
Today’s Gospel reading from the book of Luke shows us the two main ways that people respond to God in prayer, and how easy it is to deceive…
Come Away And Rest With Jesus
In today’s Gospel reading from Mark, the disciples have just returned from a teaching mission to the villages in the area where they were traveling with Jesus. They…
Sing A Song Of Joy!
All the ends of the Earth have seen the saving power of God! I don’t know about you, but the refrain of today’s responsorial psalm makes my heart…
Should Catholics Use Centering Prayer?
In her book, Is Centering Prayer Catholic?, author Connie Rossini takes a deeper look at the controversy surrounding a prayer technique commonly called Centering Prayer. The controversy flows…