Gospel commentary: Listening for the tone of truth
November 16, 2018
In an age bombarded by information and words it can be instructive to slow down long enough to listen — to hear the Eternal Word speak.
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‘Our two cents’
November 7, 2018
Likely we have heard the expression “my two cents” as a way to describe someone’s opinion, as in, “Before we make a final decision, here are my two cents on the subject.”
Guides to the kingdom
November 2, 2018
In today’s Gospel, however, the scribe who approaches Jesus is sincere when he asks which is the greatest Commandment. Jesus’ answer is classic. He quotes the famous Jewish prayer from Deuteronomy, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength.” Then Jesus adds from Leviticus, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Way simpler
October 25, 2018
What would we learn if we simplified this Sunday’s Gospel story of the healing of the blind man, Bartimaeus?
Gospel commentary: Lead by Jesus’ example
October 17, 2018
Jesus was the consummate teacher. He came to reveal to the world the most important truths about God, his kingdom and the path to human flourishing. His teaching method is a work of art to be studied. At times, Jesus simply holds the crowds spellbound by his wisdom and authority. On occasion, he chastises individuals for their pride, hypocrisy and bad example. Sometimes, Jesus lets his disciples learn by hands-on experience as when he sends them ahead of him on a preaching mission. At other times he redirects their follies and re-channels their energies in new directions.
He went away sad
October 10, 2018
As Disciples of Christ, we must protect ourselves from misconceptions about wealth and prosperity.
Sacred and serious
October 3, 2018
“You are about to enter a union which is most sacred and most serious.”
Welcome and unwelcome
September 27, 2018
A storm-tossed sea would not be a good place to teach someone to swim.
Wisdom from above
September 19, 2018
A common theme unites all three of our readings today. It is stated simply in the letter of St. James as “wisdom from above.”
Gospel commentary: The scandal of the cross
September 13, 2018
This Sunday we hear St. Mark’s account of St. Peter professing that Jesus is the anointed one of God and the Messiah foretold by the prophets. In response to Jesus asking the Apostles, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter spoke in faith on behalf of the Twelve, saying, “You are the Christ.”
