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In our second reading for this Sunday, St. Paul lays out his resumé. In terms of the Judaism of his time, Paul was about as accomplished as one could…
15 years, 9 months ago
The Father and the Sons
The parable of the prodigal son is a portrait of God's gracious love and two negative responses to that love. Both sons, in their own ways, indicate …
15 years, 10 months ago
A Tale of Two Trees
Today's scriptures present stories of two trees: the burning bush, that represents the reality of a soul that is receptive to God's presence, and the…
15 years, 10 months ago
Transfigured Prayer
The startling event of the Transfiguration displays a model of prayer. The mountain represents the place of Divine encounter, the radiance of the Lor…
15 years, 10 months ago
The True and False Messiah
Today's Gospel presents the dramatic scene of the Lord Jesus' confrontation with the evil one. The evil one attempts to frustrate the Lord's mission …
15 years, 10 months ago
Whom Will You Trust?
Our life takes shape in relation to that which we are willing to trust. What then is worthy of our trust? Worldly powers can disappoint and will all …
15 years, 11 months ago
Shaking the Foundations
Grace shakes us to the foundations, provoking in us a keen awareness of our own sinfulness, and offering us the liberating power of the forgiveness o…
15 years, 11 months ago
A Messiah for All the Nations
Today's scriptures clarify that the mission of the Messiah will not just be for the benefit of Israel, but for all the nations. Through the Jesus the…
15 years, 11 months ago
Christ and World Religions
Although Christianity is the fullness of Truth, other religions, to a certain degree, participate in that Truth. The Magi, coming from Gentile cultur…
16 years ago
Religion, Science, and the Journey of the Magi
The story of the Magi illuminates important dynamics in the relationship of religious conviction and scientific investigation. There need not be any …
16 years ago