November 2023

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/113023.cfm When Jesus Comes Jesus can call us, even while we are fishing. When Jesus called Andrew, He told him to “Come after Me.” Andrew was fishing with his brother, Peter. But inside, he was longing for intimacy with God. Jesus knew that longing in Andrew. Interestingly, Jesus’ attachment to Andrew wasn’t during a moment

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112923.cfm A Wisdom No Adversary Can Refute. Religious persecution is not a common experience for us here in the U. S. Unfortunately, it is the experience of our brothers and sisters in the Middle East. We are seeing millions of people forced to leave their homes and native land to migrate to countries that will

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112823.cfm Where is God’s Sanctuary? This gospel reminds me of Jesus telling us not to worry about what we eat and drink; life is more than food. Nor are we to worry about what we are to wear. The creation of this world and the stuff we rely on is never permanent. Think of the

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112723.cfm So Many Opportunities in a Day When I read this passage about the poor widow and her two small coins, my thoughts always go to my wallet. But as I reflect and meditate on this poor widow, I see it’s not about my wallet. It’s not about anything material. It’s about how big her

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112623.cfm Is Judgment Really Like That? It’s hard to believe that Christmas is around the corner. I thought of Christmas Eve when I read today’s gospel. The first moment Jesus breathed in this world was from a manger, a food trough. Then I thought when he died on the cross, he was naked and cried