The Feast of the Rosary & Religious Freedom
For us Catholics the 7th of October is the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, which used to be known as the Feast of Our Lady…
For us Catholics the 7th of October is the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, which used to be known as the Feast of Our Lady…
Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43 The analogy is clear and direct. Isaiah doesn’t leave space for misinterpretation.If the Israelites traditionally wanted to bring their first fruits as offerings in…
Many years ago, I watched a movie which featured a couple of children who were born at a specific time on a specific date and through the influence of extra-terrestrial…
Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32 The prophet Ezekiel was challenged by the people who didn’t agree when it comes to ultimate justice. The main question they asked then is…
Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20-24,27; Matthew 20:1-16 The description of the future glory of Zion is full of hope. God invites all to come and not to be afraid. God will…
Ecclesiasticus 27:33-28:9; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 The call for justice and accountability is human and necessary for communities to live in harmony, and for those who are hurt to receive…
Some years ago, I visited a friend who had a young hunting dog. He was very proud of how he was training his dog and how the dog was performing…
Ezekiel 33:7-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20 We all need to do our part. It is not enough to know and lament that harm is done to others, we need to…
Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27 Torn between blaming God for his misery and his inner urge to do God’s will, Jeremiah is lamenting and complaining. Like many other prophets,…