Today’s first lesson from Isaiah rings in the new church year with a challenging resolution for each of us: peace. Christ’s peace, and thus ours,
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HEAVEN AND HELL!
The Sadducees of today’s gospel did not believe in resurrection. They therefore challenged Jesus with an absurd story of seven brothers who married the same
Read moreTHANK YOU, MY DEAR!
A leprous Samaritan in today’s gospel! Who could be more despised? Yet, Jesus heals him physically without words or fanfare. The man returns to Jesus
Read moreAM I FAITHFUL OR JUST A BELIEVER?
“I believe in God the Father almighty” begins our creed at every Eucharist.Truly, this expresses our beliefs but not necessarily our faith. We believe in
Read moreLAZARUS AND I
Today’s gospel pictures opposites.The rich man is exceedingly rich. He dresses in the garments of the wealthy priests; eats sumptuously and enjoys a luxurious home. At
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If profit is our primary goal, we are not Christians. In today’s gospel, Jesus states in no uncertain terms that to follow him, one must
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,
Read moreFROM RAGS TO RICHES!
What an amazing symbolic story in today’s gospel! Jesus journeys to a foreign country where he encounters a wreck of a human being. This man
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Wind! Fire! Language! Luke spotlights these three on this day of Pentecost. They recall prior biblical references in describing the Holy Spirit of divine love.
Read moreLET’S GO FISHING!
How often have you invited someone to follow Christ at your church? Too often, I have neglected this obligation. The risen Christ appeared visibly few
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