Solemnity of the Assumption
Readings for August 15th: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary I once asked a college theology class if anyone could explain the doctrine of the Assumption. A student replied,…
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Dew Drop In
Here’s a favorite bit from Isaiah 45: “I am the LORD, there is no other. I form the light, and create the darkness, I make weal and create…
Elijah’s Bread
Readings for Aug 9, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B It’s hard enough to do the right thing. But when you get blame for it instead of…
The Feast of the Transfiguration
Readings for The Feast of the Transfiguration One of the bible’s names for the God is “El Shaddai” or “God of the Mountains.” And from the very beginning…
You are what you eat
Readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time A few years back George Gallup conducted a poll called “Religion in America.” He studied two groups of Americans, regular…
Hidden meaning of the Loaves and Fish
Readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Finding the hidden meanings. Unraveling mysteries. Deciphering symbols. The thrill inherent in all this is partly why Dan Brown’s book,…
Hungry Sheep, Weary Shepherds
Readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lots of perks come with being the boss, whether you are the boss of a church, company, or nation. You…
Just Do It!
Readings for July 12, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Everybody likes free gifts. Advertisers know that a campaign will have much better results if there are free samples…
God gave me three chances
In Eve’s Apple, Marie Therese Kceif talks about her life as three chances, three careers, three marriages and three apples. “Many times in my life God has had…
Miracles Jesus Couldn’t Do
Readings for July 5, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Over the last two Sundays, the gospel of Mark has been making it abundantly clear that Jesus is indeed…