Rembrandt, Martha and Mary at the Feet of Jesus
Continuing our reflections on Mary and Martha…
Let’s try to see this scene from Christ’s perspective. More…
Loving Him 10
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Mary or Martha 12
Following up on yesterday’s post in preparation for this Sunday’s Gospel. You can find the source here at ePriest.
Every day we are faced with the choice to be more like Martha or more like Mary.
This is one of the most amazing things about Christianity. More…
And Who Is My Neighbor? 7
Remember: Love your neighbor as yourself
Gospel then: An essential part of Christ’s mission was to teach the human heart to be more human. In the words of the Second Vatican Council document Gaudium et Spes, “Christ the Redeemer fully reveals man to himself.” In today’s Gospel, he teaches us how to be a neighbor to our neighbor, with compassion and mercy.
Gospel now: The Gospel of Jesus Christ challenges our More…
Sheep Among Wolves 12
Gospel then: In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends 72 of his disciples out “like sheep among wolves.” When they return rejoicing over the success of their mission, he shares in their joy and reminds them of the fundamental purpose of their work: “Rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Gospel now: Today the Church faces the daunting task of New Evangelization. Christ’s disciples today must take a lesson from the early Church, whose success hinged on persevering in courage, humility, and gratitude to the Lord who commissioned them to work in his harvest. More…
The New Man in Christ 5
Sunday Gospel Reflection (Luke 9:51-62)
In today’s Gospel, Jesus sets the bar high for his followers. Not everyone is called to follow Christ in the same way. But we are all called to “Put on the new man in Christ.” That is, to live Christian perfection and holiness according to the circumstances of ones own life. More…
Take up Your Cross Daily 8
“Who do the people say that I am?” For some people, Jesus is no more than a historical figure at best. Others say they believe he is the Son of God, but they do not accept of follow all of his teachings. The Christian is set apart not simply because of his beliefs, but moreover because he lives his commitment to Christian faith and virtue and encourages others to do so for the sake of living a happier life. More…
The One Who Loves More 12
Sunday Gospel Reflection (Luke 7:36—8:3)
The one whose larger debt is forgiven is the one who loves more
The Pharisees in today’s Gospel, miss a crucial point: Only the one who recognizes their sin, sincerely repents, and asks forgiveness receives the blessing of being forgiven, and hence, loving more. More…
Gospel Then, Gospel Now 13
The Human Face Divine
Gospel then: “When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her.” In the person of Jesus Christ, we see God’s compassion for our suffering expressed through Christ’s humanity.
Gospel now: As Christ’s apostles today, we should be moved to compassion for our brothers and sisters when they suffer and we should follow our Lord’s example by consoling them attending to their needs. More…
Feast of Corpus Christi: Gift and Mystery 5
“How holy this feast in which Christ is our food; His passion is recalled; grace fills our hearts; and we receive a pledge of the glory to come” — Saint Thomas Aquinas
They said to him: “We have not but 5 loaves and 2 fishes… And they all ate and were satisfied…
The Catholic Herald published a great article about Pope Francis’s homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi. So good, I decided to post it here in full: More…
Trinity Sunday: What Is the Trinity? 8
Bishops like to practice the tradition of quizzing confirmation candidates during the rite of confirmation. On one occasion, a particular Bishop asked one of the candidates to explain the Mystery of the Trinity. The shy teenaged girl mumbled softly, “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.” The bishop, who did not hear her answer clearly, said, “Excuse me, I didn’t understand.” The girl spoke up and answered, “You’re not supposed to understand, it’s a mystery.” More…
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