THE SERVANT WHO STANDS READY Introduction For three-and-a-half weeks, we will hear in the first reading excerpts from Paul’s first […]
Wednesday of 21st Week of the Year, August 26, 2020
BE HONEST. BE GENUINE. BE TRUTHFUL. Introduction Our guide should be the solid traditions of our faith, not private revelations. […]
Tuesday of 21st Week of the Year, August 25, 2020
GENUINE, AUTHENTIC FAITH-PRACTICE Introduction Paul is aware that his Thessalonians are in danger of becoming an end-of-the-world sect, something we […]
BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE (F), MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
A MAN WITHOUT DECEIT Introduction It is generally believed that Nathaniel of today’s gospel is the same person as the […]
Twenty First Sunday In Ordinary Time, August 23, 2020
WHO IS JESUS FOR YOU? 1. In the Hands of Weak People 2. Authority in the Church 3. You Are […]
Saturday of 20th Week of the Year, August 22, 2020
LET YOUR LIFE TELL GOD’S STORY Introduction Before the exile, Ezekiel had warned the people against the punishment awaiting them. […]
Friday of 20th Week of the Year, August 21, 2020
LOVE—THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT Introduction Gospel. At the Last Supper, Jesus said: “At this people will know that you are my […]
Thursday of 20th Week of the Year, August 20, 2020
CALLED TO THE FEAST—BE PREPARED Introduction Israel had profaned God’s name among the nations, making it look weak when he […]
Wednesday of 20th Week of the Year, August 19, 2020
A GENEROUS GOD—GOD OF EVERY-TIME-O’CLOCK Introduction After the fall of Jerusalem, Ezekiel criticizes the kings who have led the people […]
Tuesday of 20th Week of the Year, August 18, 2020
FOR GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE Introduction As God is the Lord of all the earth, so his prophet has […]