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As we read Sunday’s first reading and Gospel, we could become somewhat anxious with the words and phrases of “judgment,” “bloodshed,” “kingdom of God will be taken away from you.” However, the second... Read More

When I first read this Sunday’s Gospel parable, it took me back to my childhood.  When I was asked to do something, I’d immediately say, “Yes, mother.”  Sometimes I did what she asked me to do -- but... Read More

The parable in Sunday’s Gospel illustrates the difference between earning and giving, or how we perceive fairness vs. how God loves equally. In Jesus’ parable, the landowner pays all the workers the... Read More

Today we have another challenging Gospel. Peter bluntly asks Jesus how many times Peter needs to forgive someone else. Is seven times enough? I wonder: Did Peter ask because he was curious or had he... Read More

Matthew has Jesus saying, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.” Each morning, as I pray with my Community, we break open a scripture and share... Read More

Sunday's readings present the Divine challenge and the human response. We can identify with Jeremiah as he struggles to be faithful to the call because that is often our response. Discipleship is... Read More

But Peter was not perfect. In other readings, Peter declares that God should spare Jesus of suffering. Jesus admonishes Peter for suggesting to know better than God. Peter also denies knowing Jesus... Read More

The power of faith. Jesus met up with a Canaanite woman who asked Him to heal her daughter. At first, He refused but upon seeing her deep faith and persistence He responded to her request and healed... Read More

What experiences have we had in our lives that have been deeply spiritual encounters with God? In Sunday's first reading, Elijah encounters God in a tiny whispering sound. The second reading from... Read More

“Lord, it is good to be here.” Peter uttered these words when he, James and John witnessed Jesus being transfigured before them on top of a mountain. Jesus’ shining appearance gave them a glimpse of... Read More