Daily Commentaries

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112225.cfm I Believe in the Resurrection of the Dead – Going Deep My Dad and I would fish in the shallows of a lake during spring. I asked him why, and he said that fish build nests with rocks to spawn. After the females lay eggs, the males fertilize them and guard the nests. That […]

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111925.cfm When I can’t love as much as someone needs, God can A keyword in today’s gospel is “trade,” which holds significant meaning. The nobleman instructed his servants to “trade” the coins he provided, implying they should leave the house and interact with others, sharing what had been entrusted to them. If one person refused,

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111825.cfm Zacchaeus was filled with boundless joy upon receiving Jesus into his life. Jesus walked into town just like any of us would walk. But He walked with a purpose: to heal the brokenhearted, especially those who gave Him no time of day. Meet Zacchaeus, the wealthiest and least respected person in town. He gouged

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111625.cfm  Please take a moment to read and pray over the gospel Over a decade ago, my sister and I witnessed the resilience of the human spirit in a town devastated by a tornado. Despite the destruction, people were searching for hope amidst the rubble. Again, the same thing happened after last year’s hurricanes. I

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111525.cfm Does God have a cell phone? Cell phones are highly convenient devices that allow us to do many tasks, but they can also easily take up a lot of our time. In the Gospel, Jesus talks about praying without growing tired. Reflecting on this, I’ve been thinking about how much I use my cell

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111325.cfm No Greater Love I remember a movie about Mother Teresa of Calcutta, *No Greater Love*. Many times, she brought tears to my eyes. Christ was so present in her that you couldn’t see Mother anymore. Indeed, the Kingdom of God came through Mother Teresa. Jesus told us in the gospel that we cannot observe

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111225.cfm Jesus heals us on our way Once again, Jesus surprises us. Usually, he heals someone on the spot. But in today’s gospel, with the ten lepers, he tells them to go on their way and to show themselves to the priest. Amazingly, Jesus healed them on their way. That might not seem surprising until you

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111125.cfm Serving when we don’t plan it I can see the servant in the gospel wiping his brow, walking up the steps into his master’s house. All he wants to do is put his feet up, at least for a few minutes. But all he hears is his master’s command, “Prepare something for me to

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111025.cfm If you have a mulberry tree in your soul, ask Jesus to cast it into the sea. There is no record of a mulberry tree being uprooted and planted in the sea when a Christian prayed. Never. Even Jesus never performed this miracle. St. Luke shares this example of true faith after Jesus’ teachings

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110925.cfm Zeal for Us Consumes Jesus A temple is a sacred place where God dwells for His people. Jesus was surprised by how little respect people showed for this dwelling of God. He cleansed the temple of the money changers and those who dishonored God through their actions and customs. Jesus has the same zeal