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
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OVERCOMING 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
Read moreTRANSFIGURATION: THE NAME OF THE GAME
Recently, I saw a picture of myself as a teenager (possibly from the 19th century). My changes were nearly beyond belief: no deeply etched facial lines,
Read moreIS YOUR NAME NATHANIEL?
Many believe we lead ordinary mundane lives, but that’s not true. We are actually other Nathaniels who lead exciting, growing, inspired lives. Philip informs Nathaniel
Read moreNEVER OLD
Jesus tells, in today’s gospel, an outstanding “story of all stories”. A man (symbolic of God) gives custody of differing amounts of his property (gifts)
Read moreOUR PROMISED LAND
Our first proclamation today describes a final dramatic scene in which God shows Moses the land promised the Hebrews; then Moses dies. He had fought,
Read moreSTOP! LOOK! LISTEN!
Just as we stop, look, and listen at rail crossings for the all-important train, so Jesus tells us today to give our prime attention to
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 moreTRAVELERS, WE ARE!
Jesus tells a story in today’s gospel of two extreme characters: the pharisee and the publican. A streak of each resides in us. The revered
Read moreSUPREME PASSION!
Do you seek passionately a specific goal in your life? Without it, living can become a hum-drum repetition of days. Jesus had such a goal,
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