Today’s first proclamation pictures Joshua, Moses’ successor, gathering all the Israelites in liturgy. He asks them to choose finally and forever to serve the Lord and reject
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OUR 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 moreACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER….
“I’ll do the dishes!” “I’ll shovel the snow!” How often I have promised action, but t’was only words. Jesus, in today’s gospel, illustrates the power of action
Read moreSEVEN!
Years ago, I visited Las Vegas, and learned the importance of seven in gambling. Depending on the game, seven makes you a winner or loser.
Read moreTHE SAVING BLOOD
Today’s first proclamation recalls Gods’ commanding the Hebrews to slaughter a choice lamb, consume it at supper, and sprinkle its blood on the door frames
Read moreLIKE THE BUSH ARE WE AFIRE?
Some years ago, my brother Joe lay dying. As I held him, I whispered, “Joe, let go!” He whimpered, “It’s awfully hard.” How supreme, the
Read moreHAVE NO FEAR!
Fear is a useful emotion helping us to avoid danger and overcome challenges, but psychologists say excessive fear constitutes the most common dimension of all mental
Read moreTHE 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 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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