The Two Messages of the Parable of the Sower and the Seed
Readings for July 13, 2014: 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time I’ve always loved gardening. Seeds I’ve planted include carrot, cucumber, and of course, zucchini. In each case, I’ve…
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The Secret of the Light Yoke
Readings for July 6, 2014: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time I once knew a woman who called herself “a recovering Catholic.” It seems that, as a child, she…
You Mean Life’s NOT All About Me?
Readings for June 29, 2014: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles “Self” Magazine is certainly a sign of the times. This is an age when it is…
The Body of Christ?
Readings for June 22, 2014: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) The Catholic Church teaches the doctrine of transubstantiation, namely, that in…
Trinity Sunday: Is it Relevant?
Readings for June 15, 2015: Trinity Sunday Many are ready to give a polite nod of some sort to Jesus of Nazareth. Most honor him as a great…
The Spirit Makes All the Difference
Readings for June 8, 2014: Pentecost Sunday As a teen, I thought the clergy were supposed to do everything. We laity were just called to pray, pay,…
The Ascension
Readings for June 1, 2014: The Ascension of the Lord The celebration of the Ascension used to leave me a bit flat. It was clear what Good Friday…
Mary, the First Believer
Readings for May 31, 2014: Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Beatitudes rank high on the list of all-time favorite Bible passages. But what…
Reflecting on the Paraclete
Readings for May 25, 2014: Sixth Sunday of Easter He wore steel rimmed glasses and had hair to the middle of his back. The fringe on his buck-skinned…
Jesus: Way, Truth, Life
Readings for May 18, 2014: Fifth Sunday of Easter “As long as you believe in God and try to be a good person, it doesn’t matter what religion…