Take time out from the business of life to reflect on God's word in order to live a more dynamic lifestyle.
Jesus contrasts two kinds of love: “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.”“Love your enemies.”
The question of Lent is not: “Will God show Himself?” The question is: “Will I respond?”
Lent strips things down. It simplifies. It clarifies. We often think Lent is primarily about what we give up. But this Gospel reveals that Lent is also about what we give.
“Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?”
From Thirst to Life “What Are You Really Thirsty For?”
“He sighed from the depth of his spirit.”
Saints Cyril and Methodius teach us that love, when rooted in Christ, becomes missionary.
"He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."
Don't just walk away...Stay at the table!
This Gospel reminds us that Jesus is not efficient in the way the world defines efficiency. He is attentive. He is compassionate. He allows Himself to be interrupted by love.
John the Baptist reminds us that truth matters. Paul Miki reminds us that faithfulness is possible. And Christ reminds us that no sacrifice made for Him is ever wasted.
The mission is not about competence; it's about dependence.
Familiarity can harden the heart
Not Everything Spiritual Is Holy: Discerning Modern Spiritual Practices
Mary and Joseph carry their child into the Temple to fulfill the law.
This Gospel is meant to encourage us. If you feel discouraged in your faith, God is working. If you feel stuck, God is planting something new. If you feel weak, God's grace is taking root. If you feel impatient, God is teaching you trust.
A lamp exists for one reason: to give light.
The problem is never the seed. The difference is the soil.
The Church names seven Spiritual Works of Mercy: To instruct the ignorant, To counsel the doubtful, To admonish the sinner, To bear wrongs patiently, To forgive offenses willingly, To comfort the afflicted, To pray for the living and the dead.
Today Jesus is warning about something tragic: a heart that becomes so closed, so defensive, so hardened, that it can no longer recognize grace when it stands right in front of it.
Repent....Come after Me! and let's reflect on what a catholic school is all about!
He believed that truth spoken without love ceases to sound like truth at all.
Am I more focused on working for Jesus, or being with Him?
Two women meet. Two unborn children are present. And what fills the room is not fear, judgment, or isolation but blessing, recognition, and praise.
Saints are made, one faithful choice at a time.
Today, Jesus reminds us: He does not come to be contained. He comes to make all things new.
Anthony went into the desert to face God and in doing so, he also faced himself.
This is not just a miracle story, it is a revelation!
Step away from the noise, even briefly, to listen to the Father!
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