Blind Self-Reliance
“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.”
Tag: Ordinary Time
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Magical Thinking
"…love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
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Luke’s Joys and Woes
“And raising his eyes toward his disciples he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.’”
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What’s He Getting At?
“Jesus said to Simon, ‘Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.’”
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Gaining Spiritual Discernment
“A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”
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Jesus Was Different
“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing”
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More Than Just a Wedding
"They have no wine."
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The Holy Spirit Comes
"You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."
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The Truth about Christ the King
"Jesus answered, 'You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world to testify to the truth.'"
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The Day of Yahweh Comes
"And then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds' with great power and glory.”
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The Power of Humility
“For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had.”
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Hear, O Israel
"Hear, O Israel, The Lord our God is Lord alone."
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What Does It Mean?
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven."
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What Do You Want?
“Jesus said to him in reply, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man replied to him, ‘Master, I want to see.’”
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Love in Humble Service
“For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
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School of Love
“Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
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Covenant of Life and Love
“He embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.”
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Fostering or Hindering Faith
"Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward."
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Righteousness
"Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me.”
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What Are Your Expectations?
Twenty-Fourth Sunday Scripture Readings In today’s gospel reading, Jesus teaches his disciples a valuable lesson and, in doing so, teaches us one as well. If we pay close attention to […]