Do you know the meaning of Pentecost? What really happened that these frightened disciples suddenly felt the courage to proclaim loyalty to him whom the Roman
Read moreAuthor: Norm Carroll
THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH
I recently asked a class of 25, ” How would you define God in one word?” Every one responded, “Love”. I agreed, but then asked,
Read moreOUR MOTHER
Many of us could tell stories proving a fortunate child had a wondrous mother. However, I never realized it until grown, and realized her profound sacrifices
Read moreTHE GATE AND THE VOICE
During winter, shepherds kept their sheep in one common sheep-fold within the village wall. When the shepherd entered through the gate, he called his sheep.
Read moreOUR JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!
Have you journeyed on vacation, business, or moving your home? Of course! Today’s gospel speaks of 2 disciples enroute to Emmaus, a nearby village. Actually,
Read moreWE WILL NEVER DIE!
I have a friend who is consumed with fear of death. After all, as he states, “Death is very cerain and apparently very final”. But,
Read moreTHE HEART OF CHRISTIANITY!
During these days of threat, today’s gospel “breathes” of life and life-giving. Imagine for a moment you are the ill Lazarus (actually, all of us
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DRINKING AT THE WELL
Weary, Jesus sits at a well, unable to drink because he has no bucket. Despite unforgiving Jewish law, he asks a sinful foreign woman for
Read moreVICTORY IS OURS
Often, we are tempted, become discouraged, and faIl This reminds one of the 40 years of desert during which the Hebrews suffered the terrors of
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