Lucky Job
It seems all to easy to claim camaraderie with Job. I even had a friend who would weep openly at all his troubles and tell me that only…
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If God Is for Us, Who Can Be Against Us?
Going against the flow of mainstream society can be one of the greatest challenges we face when living out our faith. Choosing between the ways of man and…
John & James
Readings for October 21, 2012: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B It was time to make their move. Usually it was Peter who took the initiative, but…
What is faith?
Last week, on October 11, we began the Year of Faith. Each time the Pope declares a “Year of…” I find it very interesting and exciting. It seems…
The Tale of Two Men
Readings for October 14, 2012: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B He was curious. He had already fulfilled all the elementary requirements. He was a decent person…
Beauty on the Outside
Among the many criticisms Evangelical Christians often make against the Catholic Church is that its older church buildings can be overly ornate and filled with ritualistic pomp and…
Taking Aggressive Action
Readings for September 30, 2012: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Radio talk show hosts make a living on it. Day after day, they bring before our…
Listening to the Voice of Jesus
“The footsteps of those who bring good news is a welcome sound. Not everyone, of course listens to the Good News …So Faith…
Anatomy of Envy
Readings for September 23, 2012: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Recently a prominent CEO told a mixed group of business leaders that, regardless of their religion,…
Amen!
Readings for September 16, 2012: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B Pentecostal preachers shout it. Monks chant it. Most Christians end every prayer with it. But what…