Spreading the Good News!

We are heading into the final stretch of the liturgical year with only four more Sundays to go.  In the scripture readings selected for the ...
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In today’s Gospel parable Jesus invites us to be persistent in prayer.  If persistence can move an unjust judge to grant a petitioner’s ...
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After the ten lepers in today’s Gospel were healed, only one returned to thank the Lord for this favor.  What is more, the one who did so ...
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The scripture readings of the last two Sundays taught about the proper use of material wealth, which we call “stewardship.”  Today we a ...
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This Sunday our Gospel and First Reading contain an indictment of the wealthy who isolate themselves from the needy around them.  In both r ...
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This Sunday and next we hear scripture passages about honesty in business and the proper use of material wealth.  In the Church this is cal ...
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In each of today’s scripture readings, God reveals his mercy toward us.  What appears to be Moses’ persuasion of God to spare his sinfu ...
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The last verse from today’s responsorial psalm is a fitting prayer for this time of year, having celebrated Labor Day this past Monday.  ...
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Today’s scripture readings exhort us to practice both humility and generosity in our daily lives.  In humility we acknowledge that we are ...
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Today’s scripture readings are remarkable for their globally-inclusive enthusiasm.  Both the Prophet Isaiah and Jesus speak of people of ...
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