Like the “one lost sheep” in Jesus’ parable (Luke 15:4-7) we are prone to wander. We may even wonder why God gives us as much freedom as He does. Why doesn’t God use his omnipotence to simply make us be better people?
Read MoreThe last thing Jesus did before he entered into his Passion was to institute the Eucharist. And one of the first things Jesus did after he rose from the dead was to celebrate that same Eucharist. First things first.
Read MoreWhen we pray over and over again Lord, have mercy, it’s not because we doubt God’s benevolence or think He needs convincing. No. It’s because we have tasted the goodness of the Lord and we are hungry for more.
Read MoreThe cross leads to resurrection. Without Easter Sunday, Good Friday is meaningless. So without Easter, Lent is meaningless. The little crosses we endure with our penance are meant to point to the joy of the resurrection.
Read MoreWe celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, but we never celebrate the ascent of the Holy Spirit because the Holy Spirit is still here. The Holy Spirit is what makes the Church the Body of Christ and not just a club for people who like Jesus.
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