LEAVE FATHER AND MOTHER Introduction One of the themes strong and dear with Isaiah is that outward cultic practices of […]
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JULY 12, 2020
BEARING ABUNDANT FRUIT 1. The Seed of the Lord 2. A Generous Sower Greeting The word of God is alive […]
St Benedict, Abott, on Saturday of 14th of the Year, July 11, 2020
COURAGE! THE FATHER KNOWS YOU Introduction St. Benedict’s time, between 480 and 550 A.D., was one of crisis much like […]
Friday of 14th Week of the Year, July 10, 2020
THE DISCIPLE—SENT WITHOUT SECURITY Introduction The closing chapter of Hosea is an emotional call for conversion, for a loyal return […]
Thursday of 14th Week of the Year, July 9, 2020
THE DISCIPLE—SENT IN POVERTY Introduction In poignant terms, Hosea describes how much God loves his child Israel. Even when he […]
Wednesday of 14th Week of the Year, July 8, 2020
GO, PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS Introduction In the name of God, the prophet Hosea scolds the people of Israel, who […]
Tuesday of 14th Week in Ordinary Time, July 7, 2020
SHEEP WITHOUT SHEPHERDS Introduction The people of God in the OT deserted God for idols – false gods, sham gods […]
Monday of 14th Week of the Year, July 6, 2020, 2020
COURAGE! YOUR FAITH HAS SAVED YOU Introduction The prophet Hosea is the prophet of the tender, gratuitous love of God, […]
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JULY 5, 2020
MY YOKE IS EASY, AND MY BURDEN LIGHT 1. Joy for the Humble of Heart 2. I Will Give You […]
Saturday of 13th Week of the Year, July 4, 2020
WE ARE THE NEW PEOPLE OF GOD Introduction We hear in the first reading an appendix to Amos full of […]