Author: Norm Carroll
ONE LAW FOR ALL
BECOMING ANOTHER CHRIST!
Today’s gospel expresses the heart of Jesus’ bread of life discourse. He speaks explicitly of his real presence in bread and wine. However, he is surely
Read moreYOU ARE THE BREAD OF LIFE
What is your favorite type of bread? Rye, white, garlic,pumpernickel, wheat: so many different kinds of bread, and they are all nutritious. Jesus speaks of
Read moreDESPERATION!
I remember many years ago my family of origin had literally no food to eat. We were desperate: no food; no money; no help. Finally,
Read moreUNDERSTANDING the MULTIPLICATION OF LOAVES
Most of us consider today’s gospel story literally: that Jesus multiplied 5 loaves from nothing, and fed 5000 people with them. If Jesus were human
Read moreHAVE HEART!
The Latin derivative for heart is the word cor. From this word, we get the words discourage and encourage. These words are totally opposed, and
Read moreJULY 4TH
We hear so much today of American exceptionalism and what it means to be an American. Many even say that the U. S. is the
Read moreWOMAN BELOVED
These days breed bias and division; and patriarchy (rule by the male gender) stands prominently among those who dominate. Jesus speaks clearly and powerfully about this in
Read moreOVERCOMING STORMS OF TROUBLE!
Are your waters stormy, and your boat sinking? Are you in deep mental or physical pain? Does it seem God sleeps while you drown? Today’s
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