SENT IN POVERTY AMIDST TRIALS Introduction In poignant terms, Hosea describes how much God loves his child Israel. Even when […]

APOSTLES—PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS >>> St. Maria Goretti – Pray for Us! Introduction In the name of God, the prophet Hosea […]

SHEEP WITHOUT SHEPHERDS Introduction The people of God in the OT deserted God for idols – false gods, sham gods […]

OUR GOD OF THE LIVING—TOUCH HIS HEM Introduction The prophet Hosea is the prophet of the tender, gratuitous love of […]

DISCIPLES MUST BE MISSIONARIES Greeting (Cf. Second Reading) Peace and mercy to all who become new in Christ. The grace […]

OLD AND NEW Introduction We hear in the first reading an appendix to Amos written probably at a later date, […]

THE LORD EATS WITH SINNERS Introduction Amos castigates the people of Israel for offering sacrifices and observing religious feasts but […]

YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN Introduction The priest Amaziah, in the name of the lord king, judges as inopportune the word […]

THE PILLARS OF THE CHURCH Greeting (Cf. Second Reading) May the Lord stand by you and give you power. May […]

>>> IRENAEUS OF LYONS, Bishop, Martyr NOT A SLEEPING GOD Introduction St. Irenaeus of Lyons is perhaps the most lovable […]