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Gospel commentary: Set the earth on fire

Jesus says to his disciples in the Gospel of Luke: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” Allow me to attempt to unpack this strong image.

8/14/19

Fr. Jack Peterson

The end of time

For a worldly heart, fear might be the response to the final appearance of God, how should a Christian heart respond? The Lord wishes us to be prepared and watchful, but does he want to find us cowering in fear when he returns?

8/9/19

Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

Gospel commentary: The answer to greed

Our Lord warns us to guard against all greed; one’s life does not consist of possessions. Greed is the inordinate desire and preoccupation with having more wealth or possessions. The accumulation leads to a sense of self-sufficiency, complacency toward others and independence of God. Notice the operative word throughout the parable is “I”: “I have a great harvest, I need bigger storage bins, I have all I need for years, I will eat, drink and be merry.” Sadly, the greedy person never seems to have enough. For good reason, St. Paul warned of “the greed that is idolatry.”

8/1/19

Fr. William P. Saunders
Are you spiritually healthy?

Prudent people take great pains to care for their physical well-being, and turn to a medical doctor at the first sign of illness. But how many people recognize that there is such a thing as spiritual health? More

7/25/19

By Fr. James C. Hudgins | For the Catholic Herald

How would you rate your intimacy with God?

All three Scripture readings this week speak directly about intimacy with God. How would you rate your level of intimacy with God these days?More

7/18/19

By Fr. Jack Peterson | For the Catholic Herald

Leap into heaven

In our Gospel passage today, Our Lord presented clear directions to keep us on the right path. First, a disciple must not be weighed down. Jesus said, “Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals.” Too often, a person allows something to weigh him down, which in turn prevents him from being a fully committed disciple. For example, financial concerns — the pursuit of wealth — could weigh us down so much that wealth becomes the idol: Wealth management overtakes spiritual management.More

7/10/19

Fr. William P. Saunders

Awaiting your response

There is no storyteller in the New Testament greater than St. Luke. More

6/26/19

By Fr. James C. Hudgins | For the Catholic Herald

Gospel Commentary: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The miracle of the loaves and fish was a prelude to the Eucharist. It is no coincidence that during this event, Jesus took, blessed, broke and gave the bread to his disciples who then set the bread before the crowd. These same actions marked the Last Supper when Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

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6/21/19

A thirst for mercy and peace

The celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit should be full of inspiration and life. It stands to reason that a day dedicated to the dynamic and active Spirit of God would include multiple possibilities from Scripture to be read at Mass. There are three possibilities when it comes to the Gospel passage. There is a passage for the Vigil Mass from John 7. On Sunday during the day, there is a “dealer’s choice” between John 20 and John 14.More

6/12/19

Fr. Matthew Zuberbueler

Gospel Commentary: The Trinity’s inner life

Christianity is entirely about the union of love. In the Gospel reading for Trinity Sunday, Jesus gives us a glimpse into the heart of reality — into the inner life of the Blessed Trinity. More

6/12/19

Fr. JOSEPH M. RAMPINO | For the Catholic Herald

Gospel Commentary: Just the beginning

The ascension of Jesus into heaven should have been the saddest goodbye in history. More

5/29/19

By Fr. James C. Hudgins | For the Catholic Herald

Gospel Commentary: Bestowing the gift of the Spirit

As we approach the end of the Easter season, we turn our attention to the precious gift of the Holy Spirit, the great promise of Our Lord to his disciples. More

5/22/19

By Fr. Jack Peterson | For the Catholic Herald

Gospel commentary: Glory in the cross

During the season of Easter, the church, following ancient tradition, revisits the Lord’s words and deeds, understanding them more deeply now that the Resurrection has completed the picture. Thus, this Sunday’s Gospel places us back at the Last Supper, at the beginning of Christ’s final words to those he loved. More

5/16/19

Fr. Joseph M. Rampino

I’m a sheep

To be a sheep under the care of the Good Shepherd is the beginning of our eternal life. The peace and security we hope for in this world is something we expect will be present in Heaven. As sheep in Jesus’ care, we already possess something of eternity.More

5/9/19

Fr. Matthew Zuberbueler

Gospel Commentary: Begin again

In all the history of the church, there has never been a day of scandal worse than Good Friday. More

5/1/19

By Fr. James C. Hudgins | For the Catholic Herald

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