September 2024

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100124.cfm Prejudice Can Destroy A Relationship Before It Starts. Sometimes, someone can say or do something that ultimately puts us off or out of character. We may grow with ill feelings towards a family member or a race of people. Prejudice is as prevalent today as it was in the time of Jesus.  It’s easy

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/093024.cfm Rivalry Rivalry can be a good thing.It brings out a player’s talents and abilities hidden within the player.Sports announcers play up this rivalry between two teams, often mentioning past games or pennant races to get the fans riled up. And it works.  The disciples had a rivalry going among themselves.You can hear them comparing

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092924.cfm Honey Attracts More than Sugar. 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 he does

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092624.cfm  Conscience And The Voice Of The Lord  Sports have referees and umpires. Courts of law have judges. When presented with the facts of a case, they make unbiased decisions. They save teams and society so much turmoil so life can go on.   And for the very same reason, God gives every person a conscience.

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092723.cfm Have No Fear To Hold The Pain Of Another In Your Heart. How many times have dictators risen and fallen in our world? They use their authority to bully their people into subhuman existence. And should anyone oppose these dictators? They make their authority felt! Some dictators come to mind even today. We see this