https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052924.cfm Alone with God, our Father I know people who refuse to go to a doctor, even when their symptoms are an everyday occurrence and worsening. They seem to be in denial and cannot be convinced otherwise. The disciples are also in denial. I can see Jesus walking with his head up, recalling the line he

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052824.cfm Living in the Care of Our Heavenly Father When I read today’s gospel, Father Bibin came to mind. He is from India and is assigned to our parish, Blessed Sacrament Church. Already, he gave up his will, ownership of material wealth, and the right to marry and have children. Think of immigrants who give up their culture

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052724.cfm When A Challenge Comes Along, Don’t Let The Fire Go Out A challenge we accept and work at can set a fire in us ablaze. The biggest challenge in my life was accepting the pastor position of Blessed Sacrament Church and School in obedience. I say “in obedience” because I have learned that God

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052624.cfm The Blessed Trinity – A Real Encounter I have to admit that when I started praying and thinking about the Feast of the Blessed Trinity, I couldn’t help but think about how much I pray to the Father and Jesus. These thoughts and prayers are very spiritual and beautiful, but how much do I,

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052524.cfm Let The Children Come To Life In Jesus Through Your Prayer Yesterday, we saw how Marriage is “other-oriented – Losing self for the good of your spouse. Today, we see how that continues for Jesus and his openness to new life in children. Living in our Lord’s time, one could understand why the disciples

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052424.cfm Do You Love Me? Do you know people, perhaps yourself, who have gone to a doctor and then another doctor, another doctor, and can’t find the correct diagnosis? I met a lady who went to five different doctors before one doctor asked her to take a nitroglycerin pill. Within minutes, the medication lifted a

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052324.cfm What’s Worse Losing? A Hand or a Soul Jesus teaches us that nothing in this life can compare to what happens to us in eternity. People in our Lord’s time and culture would use exaggerated speech to impress others. He mentioned three horrific examples of drowning with a millstone around our neck, cutting off

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052224.cfm A Humble Heart Seeks To Understand Another. The few verses in today’s gospel give us a little insight into the minds and hearts of the disciples. You can hear the smugness, a hint of arrogance in that statement, “We saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we try to prevent him because

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052124.cfm Who are the “least?” Healthy competition is good for us and can bring out our best. In sports, we go to the weight room and are the last to leave the practice field. We see the results in competition and might even come out first.  We live in this world of rivalry. Being first